edited to add:
Alan:
Thanks for your post, that would make the most sense in this situation. But I still question why the main didn't trip, as if you look closely at the right hand phase wire, it appears that it faulted to the (12?)ga wires contacting it. But I guess the arcing didn't allow enough current flow to cause a trip.
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energy7:
That would be a great idea, but I think our moderators and Bill have enough work to do as it is now.
However, I would be interested in the idea or moderating such a thread or at least acting as a "clearinghouse" for the photos and information. That would be up to ECN, though.
It could play out one of two different ways, as I see it:
One, post the photo(s) and
selected bits of whatever info was obtained, and let our membership have a go at figuring out what happened; or
Two, posting only those incidents where the cause/effect were already clearly determined, to use as an example for prevention/education.
Or maybe even some other path I hadn't thought of yet.
Oh, for the record, I wasn't necessarily suggesting a new forum, but pointing out that in a previous thread (I can't remember which one) I had brought up the idea/question wondering if such a company for electrical forensics already exists. I have always had a facination with electricity and the results/consequences of when it gets out of control.
[This message has been edited by mxslick (edited 07-25-2006).]