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叫电工 — Calling an Electrician
电路跳闸、插座故障或需要安装新灯具，联系电工上门 This scene includes 18 dialogue turns across 2 conversation paths, helping you practice with 电工.
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Tripped Circuit Breaker · 电路跳闸
basicHi, the circuit breaker in my apartment keeps tripping. It happens almost every day now.
你好，我公寓的电路断路器老是跳闸，现在几乎每天都跳。
Which circuit is it? Is it the one for the kitchen, or is it the main breaker?
是哪个回路？是厨房的，还是总闸？
It's the one labeled 'kitchen.' It trips whenever I use the microwave and toaster at the same time.
标着「厨房」的那个。同时用微波炉和烤面包机就跳。
That sounds like the circuit is overloaded. The kitchen might only be on a 15-amp circuit. You probably need a dedicated 20-amp circuit for the microwave.
听起来是电路过载了。厨房可能只有15安培的回路。微波炉可能需要一个独立的20安培回路。
Is that a big job? How much would it cost?
这是大工程吗？大概多少钱？
It depends on your panel and the wiring. I'd need to come out and look. The inspection visit is $85, and if you go ahead with the work, that's applied toward the total.
取决于你的配电箱和布线。我需要上门看看。检查费85美元，如果决定做，这笔费用会算进总价。
That's fair. Can you come this Saturday?
合理。这周六能来吗？
Saturday morning works. I'll put you down for 10 AM. Just make sure I can access the breaker panel when I get there.
周六上午可以。给你安排早上10点。到时候请确保我能看到配电箱。
Will do. Thanks!
好的，谢谢！
Installing a Light Fixture · 安装灯具
intermediateI bought a new ceiling fan with a light and I need it installed. Can you do that?
我买了一个带灯的新吊扇，需要安装。你能装吗？
Sure. Is there already a ceiling fan or light fixture in that spot, or is this a brand-new installation?
可以。那个位置现在已经有吊扇或灯具了，还是全新安装？
There's an old light fixture there now. I want to swap it out for the ceiling fan.
现在那里有个旧灯具。我想换成吊扇。
Okay. I'll need to check if there's a fan-rated electrical box up there. A regular light box isn't strong enough to hold a fan. If it needs replacing, that's an extra $30 to $50.
好的。我需要检查上面有没有吊扇专用的电盒。普通灯具电盒撑不住风扇。如果需要换，额外30到50美元。
How much is the installation itself?
安装本身多少钱？
Replacing an existing fixture with a ceiling fan is typically $150 to $200. That includes mounting, wiring, and testing everything.
把现有灯具换成吊扇通常150到200美元。包括安装、接线和测试。
Do I need to buy anything else, or do you bring all the hardware?
我还需要买什么吗，还是你带齐所有配件？
Most ceiling fans come with all the hardware. Just make sure you have the remote or wall switch if it requires one. I'll bring my own tools and supplies.
大多数吊扇自带所有配件。如果需要遥控器或墙壁开关的话确保你有。工具和耗材我自己带。
Great. Let's schedule it for next week.
好的，安排到下周吧。
Key Phrases · 关键短语
circuit
回路/电路
main breaker
总闸
overloaded
过载
amp
安培
dedicated circuit
独立回路
panel
配电箱
wiring
布线/电线
applied toward the total
算入总价
put you down for
给你安排在
access the breaker panel
能看到/打开配电箱
ceiling fan
吊扇
light fixture
灯具
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