Marc: They should have put a box on it. It's not very hard to put a box on it! Any electrican would have. As there will be no load on it, it doesn't need very much fastening.
Ragnar: In this case the wires are taped, but it's not uncommon to see the cable simply cut, without tape.
Mike: Shortage of electricans has been a problem here too. (I don't know if it still is today) The "No sorry, in three weeks at best" reply and the minimum charge of $50 increases the incentive to do like this. (I'm afraid I don't have a solution.)
[This message has been edited by C-H (edited 02-18-2003).]
