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Caught a risky setup at a client's house yesterday
I was putting in a new cable line at a home in the suburbs. Found exposed wires right by the attic vent from the last guy's job. That mix of wet and power is a bad scene waiting to happen. Lately, I'm seeing this kind of messy install more around town. We gotta stay sharp and point out these hazards when we spot them.
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the_oliver7mo ago
My cousin's place had similar wiring for years without trouble. Those attic spaces often stay dry enough if the vent works right. Calling every exposed wire a hazard is just fear mongering.
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marknelson7mo ago
Honestly, saying attic spaces stay dry if the vent works ignores how often vents fail. A blocked vent or sudden leak can create damp conditions fast, and exposed wires plus moisture is a straight path to a short circuit. Tbh, I've had to fix scorched panels from exactly this setup after a rainy season. Assuming it's safe because nothing happened yet is how avoidable accidents start.
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