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Old 6/4/06, 8:58 PM
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Default Extension Cord Wiring

Extension cord powered the washing machine in the next room. Knob & tube house, all fuses replaced with 30 ampers. Check out how the outlet cover was melting. The end of the extension cord was melted as well.
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Old 6/4/06, 9:11 PM
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And not coincidental that "The Lord's Prayer" was on a plaque right next to it...



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