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  1. 02-04-2013, 02:20 PM #1
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    Default Ingenious way to reduce fire hazard at this Zinsco panel

    Wasn't sure whether to post this in the electrical or plumbing section
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  2. 02-04-2013, 02:27 PM #2
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    Default Re: Ingenious way to reduce fire hazard at this Zinsco panel

    PLEASE take the cover off so we can see inside!!
    I am SO curious to see if this is real.

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    Default Re: Ingenious way to reduce fire hazard at this Zinsco panel

    Fresh juice anyone?

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    Default Re: Ingenious way to reduce fire hazard at this Zinsco panel

    Great shot Ben in southwest usa.
    Electricity on tap!

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    I suppose that this gives new meaning to current flow, but at least it couldn't be called a double tap.

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    Default Re: Ingenious way to reduce fire hazard at this Zinsco panel

    Quote Originally Posted by Speedy Petey View Post
    PLEASE take the cover off so we can see inside!!
    I am SO curious to see if this is real.
    Agreed! Really, really, really need to see a photo of that with the cover off!

    Maybe that is a 'side tap' instead of a double tap?

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    Default Re: Ingenious way to reduce fire hazard at this Zinsco panel

    That is an older style meter below it, it is designed to catch to overflow of electricity on the top produced by the paddle wheel generator they have hooked up to the river. When the lights are to bright, just crack the valve and the energy flows back to the grid. All about savings eh?

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    Default Re: Ingenious way to reduce fire hazard at this Zinsco panel

    All right but you are going to be disappointed.
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    Default Re: Ingenious way to reduce fire hazard at this Zinsco panel

    DAMN!!

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    Default Re: Ingenious way to reduce fire hazard at this Zinsco panel

    Well, it all makes sense now ... there was an open knock out and the previous inspection report stated that the open knock out needed to be closed up and sealed - and they had this hose bibb laying around with a bushing which just happened to be the right size for the hose bibb ...

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    Default Re: Ingenious way to reduce fire hazard at this Zinsco panel

    Just write up a missing bonding clamp and wire to the plumbing and move on.....

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    Default Re: Ingenious way to reduce fire hazard at this Zinsco panel

    Hose bib is not functioning, have it repaired.

    ' correct a wise man and you gain a friend... correct a fool and he'll bloody your nose'.
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    Default Re: Ingenious way to reduce fire hazard at this Zinsco panel

    No one mentioned the missing atmospheric vacuum breaker ...

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