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#144333 11/09/05 02:33 PM
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[Linked Image]

"A staff sergeant sent us this one from Iraq. He was doing a safety inspection and was checking the outlet where Marines were plugging in a microwave oven."

(found at http://safetycenter.navy.mil)

{ Edited to copy image to ECN server - Paul }


[This message has been edited by pauluk (edited 02-03-2006).]

#144334 11/09/05 02:40 PM
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http://safetycenter.navy.mil/photo/default.htm

Here is the link to the picture.

It's a drill-bit stuck into the fuse holder of a 13-amp British plug (BS 1363 type) [Linked Image]

#144335 11/09/05 05:17 PM
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Just... YEOUCH.

It doesn't surprise me though, it works doesn't it [Linked Image]

I am not sure of the wiring arrangements in Iraq but I know that *somewhere* 13amp sockets and plugs are used without fuses, due to 10 amp breakers in the distribution board, had a bunch of the cords turn up while I was working for a university.

I guess when your daily life includes the threat of being blown up by insurgents, electrical safety doesn't bother you.

Interesting to see the 15amp roundpin right next to the 13 amp flat pin outlet though.

#144336 11/09/05 06:24 PM
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Could have been worse...looks like a 5.56 round would also be the "right" size...with a dramatic 'overload indication." BOOM!

#144337 11/09/05 07:13 PM
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5.56 go 'blap!' 81mm mortar go BOOM!
I blame the Drill Sergeant.

Alan


Wood work but can't!
#144338 11/09/05 09:47 PM
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Look at this one from the same site. http://safetycenter.navy.mil/photo/images/photo122.jpg

#144339 11/10/05 07:11 AM
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HOOO-RAHHH!!!
Conquered another one.

"When it ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY, MUST be destroyed overnight"

U.S. Marines.

#144340 11/10/05 04:25 PM
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5.56 go 'blap!' 81mm mortar go BOOM!
I blame the Drill Sergeant.

GROAN....... [Linked Image]


Let' just hope no one gets bit!

[This message has been edited by mxslick (edited 11-10-2005).]


Stupid should be painful.
#144341 11/10/05 04:36 PM
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That one _hurts_! At least they could've taken something smaller and replaced the cover!

#144342 11/10/05 06:24 PM
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No, it's ok: the switch is in the off position. [Linked Image]

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