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Old 1/1/07, 1:30 AM
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Default Waterline connection hazard
The photos below depict a GFCI receptacle that was added in a bathroom at some point in the past. The GFCI got the hot wire from the light switch, and the neutral was connected to the water line! This creates a clear hazard, as the water line is being used as a current carrying conductor when the GFCI is in use.



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Not to mention the "S" trap as well......that Plumber/Electrician was batting 1000.........


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