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edgar · #1 (**permalink**) 08-30-2005, 11:05 AM

Did you have protected your electrical connections or plugs against metal plates movements?

It happen to me when installed the first ctp. The technician put a metal plate beside an elecrtical connection attached to a wall. He accidentally move the plate and fall exactly the rubber plug and the electrical connection touching the charged metal plug. Some piece of plate was melted by its contact with electricity and the tech was very lucky because he had no contact with the plate at that exactly time.

We have to protect all our electrical connections for any damage can cause when putting plates resting beside the walls.

Hope you all understand this message. You know, my english is still poor but I needed to say this for your protection. TIA if anybody that understand this message can copy it with a better verion than this for better understanding.

See you all and take care.

prepress_brillance_43 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-30-2005, 11:19 AM

I believe Edgar is saying that plates resting/leaning against the wall(if near an outlet) can melt or have some sort of interaction with the plug outlet that could be dangerous.... so be careful where you store your plates. 8)

does that sound right, edgar?

edgar · #3 (**permalink**) 08-30-2005, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by prepress_brillance_43

I believe Edgar is saying that plates resting/leaning against the wall(if near an outlet) can melt or have some sort of interaction with the plug outlet that could be dangerous.... so be careful where you store your plates. 8)

does that sound right, edgar?

Yes, it is dear 43.

But also need to put some protection around the outlet plugs. When having a lot of workload nobody think about all risks that would happen when doing some movements because the concentration. Just keep your workplace as secure as it can.

Thanks 43, 2 beers are waiting for you.

Sparky · #4 (**permalink**) 09-02-2005, 02:41 PM

edgar, we have very strict building codes here in the upper 48 that require insulated covers on all electrical outlets and they also have to be placed very specifically according to what kind of outlet they are and how much power they have i.e. 110V AC or 220V AC also some even require to have a breaker switch built into them so they don't overload and start fires.

This said I have seen so many shops that have violated these codes due to remodeling and cost cutting over the years. 8O

Thanks for the heads up, always try to keep safety in mind. :wink: