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#110936 08/07/06 05:19 PM
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It appears that the sparky found a way to both increase box capacity, as well cover the box. [Linked Image]

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#110937 08/07/06 09:11 PM
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now how was THIS accomplished? [Linked Image]


Cliff
#110938 08/07/06 10:33 PM
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He couldn't find an extender box?

The trouble people go through, to do something wrong amazes me..

Looks like he needs bender practice too.

[This message has been edited by Dnkldorf (edited 08-07-2006).]

#110939 08/07/06 10:39 PM
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So yeah....how DID this guy attach a box to a box?

#110940 08/07/06 11:52 PM
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The boxes are ever so slightly out of alignment.... he ran the scres mos of the way in, then inserted with a twist, so the screw heads caught on the tabs of the other box.

#110941 08/08/06 04:06 AM
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Genius! Now that's real smart. [Linked Image]Looks like that conduit on the right was "swooped" down, instead of a nice offset..


Luke Clarke
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#110942 08/08/06 09:49 AM
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Luke, blame that on my poor picture... that "swoop" is actually the only time I've ever seen "smurf tube" used.... it's not always blue!

#110943 08/08/06 10:19 AM
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I'll just sit here and continue scratching my head over those boxes. LOL

What's funny is that sort of stupidity would have never crossed my head. There are just some things that you just can't....conceive, ya know? [Linked Image]

#110944 08/08/06 02:11 PM
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Well... look it this way, at least box fill requirements likely weren't violated. How very code conscious.

Imagine the time spent "adjusting" the screws just right to get the "cover box" locked into place.

Joe

#110945 08/08/06 08:34 PM
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Are we sure thats not an extension ring facing the wall with a box on the "wrong" side?

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