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Old 2/1/06, 7:33 PM
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Some homeowner took the phrase "can lights" too literally here. There were about 10 of them in a basement room's ceiling. No junction boxes too.

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Old 2/1/06, 8:47 PM
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lol.....man what people will do.....geessshhhh


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"Reduce, Reuse, Recycle"


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No junction boxes too.
What? No sardine cans available?
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Old 2/1/06, 9:45 PM
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Alrighty Then!... You should send the picture to Jeff Foxworthy... Picture of Redneck Can Lights... LOL


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You can tell quality workmanship by the materials used. Notice the "real electricians tape" used for the splices. Nicely done.


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Beer Cans Are better...the inside makes for a brighter lite.......

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They used tomato juice cans. Think mabe one to many Bloody Mary's?
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wow ok
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Old 2/2/06, 4:04 PM
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He's just putting "juice" in the juice can...


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