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Hello!
Here are 2 photos of outdoor electrical setups in Quebec City, Canada. I am on vacation here and spotted these 2 horrible installations. I thought you guys might get a kick out of them.
Best regards, William Boucher
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in the last pic; At least they mounted the power strip face down, so the water will drain out of it :p
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That looks like what you also see at any typical campground in the US. To refer to their work as a "Handyman special" would actually be a compliment.
I've always wondered how this stuff goes on, I mean there must be fire marshals or electrical inspectors who visit these places even as regular citizens. Even in their off-time, you would think that they would follow up when they got back to work. I understand that inspectors don't have the same enforcement authority as police officers, but come on. Even a novice can tell that this stuff is a major hazard.
Thank goodness that they don't sell rocket propellant at home centers. YET.
---Ed---
"But the guy at Home Depot said it would work."
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The second picture is strictly temporary. After 90 days it is "of course" removed. Larry C
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The yellow extension cord in the first picture was obviously installed by a sailor. A power boater would never use a knot like that...
Cheers,
Andy
It's always easier to get forgiveness than it is to get permission.
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I like the plug installed on the armored cable in the first pic.
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I like the plug installed on the armored cable in the first pic. Sharp eyes!
Is there anyone on board who knows how to fly a plane?
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A plug installed with armored cable, never seen that before.
I have a sense of adventure, I just keep it leashed with common sense.
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