On Tue December 7 2004 17:59, Jason Louie wrote: > http://www.canada.com/calgary/globaltv/story.html?id=b5e8686f-90e6-406e-83b >7-b6efbbd340cb > Just curious as to exactly what over heated and caused the fire?
The article said overheated computer wiring is being blamed for the fire. To me, this sounds like the CAT5 wiring caused the fire, in which case I would have to say that this is the first time I have heard of CAT5 wiring over heating when being used for its designated purpose and installed according to guidelines. As far as power circuits supplying computers, there are a few things to remember and that is as far as plugs, the configuration of the plug dictates what is protecting the circuit, or should be protecting the circuit. There is a unique plug configuration for 15 amp, 125 volt circuits, as there is a unique configuration for a 20 amp, 125 volt circuits, et cetera. There should never be a 20 amp fuse or breaker where the wiring or connecting devices are not rated for 20 amps. The other thing to remember is to ensure that your connections are tight and not lose. If a plug is lose in the receptacle, then the receptacle needs replacing as any lose connection can create arcing which can cause a fire. That is why any new homes now have arc-fault protection on the bedroom circuits. Just some thoughts, Neil ---- Neil Bower Registered User # 323470 ( http://counter.li.org) _______________________________________________ clug-talk mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://clug.ca/mailman/listinfo/clug-talk_clug.ca Mailing List Guidelines (http://clug.ca/ml_guidelines.php) **Please remove these lines when replying
