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Not quite....



There's something like this in the little bathroom in the laundry room in my apartment building.

There's a porcelain lampholder/fixture in the ceiling.

A screw-in plug adapter was inserted into the socket and a zip cord extension was draped across some pipes and terminated into a porcelain lampholder of the type used in table lamps and ceiling fans. You know the one with the little metal hickey and the exposed terminals!

The reasoning was it makes the bulb easier to change without needing a ladder. The ceiling is about 15 feet high in there!!

At least Joe T.'s picture shows an enclosed phenolic lampholder in place. Although it seems like it got shattered and wrapped in tape...

[This message has been edited by SvenNYC (edited 02-05-2003).]

Mike:

Your comments add a valuable contribution to the subject of this thread.

We will look into the possibilities related to their training needs.

Why I have over 200 pictures of this convention center that I could show them!

Do you think that would work, or would they be offended like most are when these situations are brought to light?

Anyone interested in a field trip in their city?

I'll be in San Diego and Phoenix soon -- great places for street violations for sure!!

I would think that they would be open to cleaning up their act. Because of all of the space and people involved in a convention center the steward may not even know this situation exists. Look up the local IATSE hall when you are there next and offer a little constructive criticism. I would think that they take pride in their work and are willing to take criticism. I know I am...

Many of the cords in this parking structure were energized.




[This message has been edited by electure (edited 02-08-2003).]

And here's what the tree wiring looked like for ???

[This message has been edited by Joe Tedesco (edited 02-10-2003).]

You sure that's not one of those "stealth" antennas???

That's probably true!

I will revise my comments above.

The question is then would the cord wiring be acceptable and does the NEC cover this? The PVC is only schedule 40.

Mike- I want to thank you for your input.
There is a lot of ground covered with the words "electrical work." Much of this work is done by trades other than electricians. I, for one, would like to see some more cross-training; it would be very nice if the various unions would begin by recognising each other! If nothing else, those of us in the trade would benifit by understanding the practices of the others!

John, so true and in the LA area there are many wannaee electricians!

I sure hope they too will begin to learn more about the NEC and electrical safety.