Prime example for having a voltage sniffer in the attic or crawl

[Bruce M. Graham]

This panel is hot, sorry about the focus, note the proxicitmy to the exposed copper water lines.
this was par for the course in this house.
be safe out there

[Robert Meier]

I know that you mentioned a proximity type voltage tester but why would need to get any closer than you did for the photo? Aren't the problems obvious from afar?

[Mark Thorman]

Just throw some foil backed insulation over it. No problem.

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[Bruce M. Graham]

Robert,
The point I was trying to make was what if you came into the attic from the other direction.
I always check pipes, ductwork, or anything metal when in a crawl or attic

[Robert Meier]

Originally Posted by bgraham

Robert,
The point I was trying to make was what if you came into the attic from the other direction.
I always check pipes, ductwork, or anything metal when in a crawl or attic

Good point. From the perspective of the photo my initial reaction would be to stay away from that mess.

[Mario A. Kyriacou, CHI]

Excellent advice Bruce!