There are many projects in a home that can be safely completed by the average do-it-yourselfer. Electrical work however is not one of them. Here is a picture of an unsafe electrical connection. The splice joining these two sections of electrical cable needs to be enclosed in a junction box and mounted to the overhead joists. The hanging section of wire needs to be secured as well. This requires the services of a licensed and certified professional electrician.
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Scalding Hazard
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Painted Electrical Outlets
May 5, 2015There are many projects in a home that can be safely completed by the average do-it-yourselfer. Electrical work however is not one of them. Here is a picture of an unsafe electrical connection. The splice joining these two sections of electrical cable needs to be enclosed in a junction box and mounted to the overhead joists. The hanging section of wire needs to be secured as well. This requires the services of a licensed and certified professional electrician.