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Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:08 pm   Post subject: Repair Tips?


i gotta wire some stuff up at my house like an outlet. does neone know how to do this kinda stuff? would it be cool if i just open up a outlet i got in my place already and see how the wires are connected? should i just get the same wires at the store and run em from there to another place i want an outlet? i wanna run this cord through the wall so it cant be seen. whos got some tips for me?

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Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:20 pm   Post subject:


Call an electrician to do it.


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Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 3:37 pm   Post subject:


Hi smith6529, please listen to Toni's advice!


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Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 4:11 pm   Post subject:


Never play with electricity! Call an electrician!

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Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2009 11:21 pm   Post subject:


Definately don't tackle the job yourself - far too dangerous if you're not sure what you are doing.


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Posted: Thu May 14, 2009 10:05 pm   Post subject: get help!


For sure, if you feel that unsure and your idea is to look at the current wires and try to copy what's there: don't do it!! Ask a professional to do it or at least get competent advice!

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Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:55 am   Post subject:


Call an electrician. it's better for you

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Posted: Fri Jul 03, 2009 10:40 am   Post subject:


I don’t think you would be able to do it yourself.

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Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 3:52 am   Post subject:


Most definitely!! Call an electrician Shocked

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Posted: Sat Jul 04, 2009 2:46 pm   Post subject:


By all means, call an electrician!!! Rolling Eyes Neutral


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Well, after three months and no more replies from him he has either called an electrician or zapped himself....we may never know Rolling Eyes


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Posted: Wed Jul 15, 2009 7:55 am   Post subject:


Toni - thanks for a heart felt chuckle! I'm giggling on my way to bed from your response. Laughing


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You all people are really very helpful.keep it up.



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Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:04 am   Post subject:


you can hammer and broke your nails doing the carpentry job but don't risk a house by doing the electrical yourself. there are a lot of electrician waiting to do that with ease, call them... Smile

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