Here's a repeat of wwhat I posted at Mike Holt's on this subject.
<<I'd bet this is another urban myth being started. There is nothing I can think of that would be a "similar-appearing, but now obviously incorrect electrical cable" to which anyone in their right mind could find a way to connect to a coax cable. And at best, they coupld connect to what, 120V? Not likely to be that explosive. This hoax was concocted by someone who has little or no knowledge of electrical installations or equipment.>>
Some of the discussion here may have swayed me though. I still doubt anyone "hooked up" anything, but the possibility of his accidentally dropping an exposed shield onto a live conductor somewhere does make some sense.
[This message has been edited by jraef (edited 12-19-2006).]
