good point R J as I have pointed out before. just because we are
already blind is no reason not to take safety precautions . Lee
On Wed,
Oct 22, 2008 at 07:59:32PM -0400, RJ
wrote:
> Today I was installing a outside light for my neighbors, along with a little
> plasterboard work and other repairs. As I was installing the plasterboard
> and hanging the plasterboard, I was doing a little electrical work. I had a
> wire going off a receptacle for the switch for the outside light. I reached
> under the insulation, to retrieve the wire to place inside the switch box.
> Much to my surprise, the wire came flying out and I didn't bother turning
> off the juice, seeing I was using plastic boxes. Well the end of the wire
> hit me with the ends and did I get a shock in the left eye. Sure was glad it
> was a 110 instead of 220. Now that is a shocking experience to learn to
> turn off the juice, no matter what type of boxes you are using. Especially
> if you are as blind as I.
> RJ
>
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