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Posted By: renosteinke Zip cord as permanent wiring - 09/14/06 08:05 PM
While we've all seen garage doors powered by extension cords, I think this guy added a few flourishes of his own.

First, the flying connection:

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Then there is the artful transition to the wall:

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Finally, there is the power source:

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(The yellow cord belongs to the carpenter working on this fire re-model)
Posted By: LarryC Re: Zip cord as permanent wiring - 09/14/06 08:09 PM
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The yellow cord belongs to the carpenter working on this fire re-model.

Please don't tell me "electrical wiring" was the cause of the fire.

Larry
Posted By: renosteinke Re: Zip cord as permanent wiring - 09/14/06 09:13 PM
Thanks, Larry; I should have been more explicit.

The fire was caused by a pan of cooking oil being left unattended on the range. The fire damage was limited to the kitchen / dining area.
Three cheers for solid brick interior walls!
Posted By: napervillesoundtech Re: Zip cord as permanent wiring - 09/15/06 06:03 AM
That reaks. Think of the voltage drop there. Also, NO GROUND! That is definately not how this should be done.
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