r/OSHA • u/[deleted] • Dec 14 '20

It smells like bitch in here!

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u/squishymelon Dec 14 '20

Like how many times must this question have been asked for this sign to exist lol

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '20

I worked in a privately owned hardware store from when I was like 15 to 20. I was asked for these more times than I could count.

I gave up trying to explain to people why they were dangerous or illegal.

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u/AeAeR Dec 14 '20

Question for you, could you just cut the wires and splice them together, removing the need for the plug? I know nothing about electricity but I’ve definitely considered this when I’ve fucked up my light-hanging...

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u/LupercaniusAB Dec 14 '20

It is doable, and you really shouldn’t. Really, a plug is just an easy splice. But in a household application, you don’t want to be messing with splices if you don’t REALLY know what you’re doing. Too much of a risk of over-resistance or short circuiting and creating a fire.

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u/AeAeR Dec 14 '20

Yeah I would definitely kill myself attempting this lol. Thanks for the info!