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Old 4/11/09, 7:45 PM
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Default What do you think guys?

One day your sitting on the can, and you go for a stretch. Next thing you know, your dead. Can you fill in the blank?
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Old 4/11/09, 8:11 PM
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Only two "violations" - panels are not allowed in bathrooms, and there is inadequate working space.



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Old 4/11/09, 8:25 PM
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Your talking about the electric panel... right Jeff?
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Old 4/11/09, 8:35 PM
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That is really a crappy place to put a panel -



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Old 4/11/09, 8:46 PM
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Electric toilet?
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Old 4/11/09, 9:21 PM
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Wayne,

Have you seen a electric toilet?
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Old 4/11/09, 9:33 PM
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Check this website out www.incinolet.com
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Old 4/11/09, 9:34 PM
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I get claustrophobic looking at that bathroom. Fat people beware: this bathroom ain't for you!



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Fry'em and Flush'em



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Only two "violations" - panels are not allowed in bathrooms, and there is inadequate working space.
Clear and precise explaination. Just state the obvious.

But, mere common sense says a lot more.

Good verbigae, Jeff. Understated, but effective.

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Old 4/12/09, 12:52 AM
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Your talking about the electric panel... right Jeff?
I believe you'll find minimums for toilet spaces as well, but you posted this in the electrical section. . .



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Old 4/12/09, 6:36 AM
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There are simply too many loads in one location.
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Old 4/12/09, 8:46 AM
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Have you seen a electric toilet?
Well i was joking but yes i have seen and worked on electric tolists back home we had them in small bldg's without septic systems . Nasty things to work on.
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I get claustrophobic looking at that bathroom. Fat people beware: this bathroom ain't for you!
Yep...I hear ya loud and clear....Wont catch me in that bathroom...



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Old 4/12/09, 10:30 AM
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There are simply too many loads in one location.
That's funny.



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