I went on a service call not long ago to a place I had been before.

My previous trip I had seen a very neat and professional electric room.

Now when I went back I see this store is undergoing a remodel / addition.

I get up to the electric room and could not believe my eyes.

Sorry this is picture heavy but you gotta see it. I will split it up.

This is exactly what I saw when I walked in.

Please note the temporary panel in the middle of the room. It is hung on the back of a lightweight metal storage cabinet. The cabinet is not secured to the structure, the only thing holding it is the weight of junk inside it.

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Here is a better view of the temp panel.

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Now I turn around to see the area I have to work. I need to work on the open blue cabinet right above the pile of *^#@.


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Look around some more and see the modifications to the 480 volt switch gear.

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At least suitable warnings where placed on the protective cardboard arc shields.

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Bob Badger
Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Massachusetts