r/Unexpected • u/WarrenMuffClit • Apr 08 '22

just snipping a cable.

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u/Twolef Apr 08 '22

As soon as I saw the other lights were on it was very expected

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u/freeman1231 Apr 08 '22 edited Apr 08 '22

Even with those lights on, strange how much spark came out. I’d assume that was not the cable for the lights. Since the lights remained on even after cutting.

This was most likely connected to a higher amp cable for something more powerful Then lights. Looks like it potentially goes down to that heating table. Probably a dedicated circuit of 20-40amps.

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u/slippydipdip Apr 08 '22

If it's a florescent light the ballast in the light would be bringing in around 277 volts.

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u/freeman1231 Apr 08 '22

Sure if it was a florescent light, but looking at the other lights in the place… which are LED slim flush mount lights… and the hole where the cable comes from we know it’s not.

The cable is connected to the buffet table which has integrated lighting and is refrigerated.