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Old 3/16/07, 12:57 PM
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I did not mind touching the switch from outside the tub.
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Old 3/16/07, 1:23 PM
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What the heck is with some people ?

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It's no more dangerous than a non-GFCI receptacle near a sink. As long as there isn't a shower there, which you imply there might be!

You could use a hair dryer in the tub! And watch TV!

I hate going to hotels where there is ordinary, uncovered halogen bulbs above the shower. Scares the bejesus out of me.

And is that an extension lead? Tut tut.
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That light is not a listed light (as part of the shower assembly) and the receptacle is not GFCI protected.

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Nice van...erm motor home....erm house?
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Old 3/17/07, 11:36 PM
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Nice van...erm motor home....erm house?
1970 mobile Tony, good eye.
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Found this one a few weeks ago. It won't be bothered by moisture !!
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Old 3/18/07, 1:28 AM
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Well it is a porch light...


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And if it's anything like my porch light it will read "suitable for wet locations" quite clearly.

Looks like a case of asking the wife/husband to get one that said that from Home Depot, and that's exactly what they got!
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"tempered" frost painted window and Friday's regular-ole can light

Sellers and agent were pissed that I noticed both items at all the bathrooms.
Besides that the shower leaked.


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What did you call out on the light?


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Old 3/20/07, 8:18 AM
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The can light over the hydro-tub is not approved for this wet location installation, replace with an approved fixture. Consult a licensed electrician for labor and material estimates prior to closing.


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See what a pre-listing could have done for them, tisk, tisk, tisk

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Old 3/20/07, 4:58 PM
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The can light over the hydro-tub is not approved for this wet location installation, replace with an approved fixture.
And so they will install a porch light, that is suitable for wet locations!

Anyone feel that we could be going round in circles here?

Forgive my ignorance, but what is wrong with installing a porch light in an indoor wet location, other than aesthetics?
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