Repair Tips?

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  1. smith6529

    smith6529 New Seed

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    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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  3. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Call an electrician to do it.
     
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    Frank GardenStew Founder Staff Member Administrator

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    Hi smith6529, please listen to Toni's advice!
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Never play with electricity! Call an electrician!
     



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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    Definately don't tackle the job yourself - far too dangerous if you're not sure what you are doing.
     
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    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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    Call an electrician. it's better for you
     
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    I don't think you would be able to do it yourself.
     
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    stratsmom Flower Fanatic

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    Most definitely!! Call an electrician :eek:
     
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    kuntrygal Texas Rose

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    By all means, call an electrician!!! :rolleyes: :-|
     
  12. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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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 :rolleyes:
     
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    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Toni - thanks for a heart felt chuckle! I'm giggling on my way to bed from your response. :D
     
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    You all people are really very helpful.keep it up.



    moderator's note: corrected chatspeak to normal writing, see point 3.2 of usage rules
     
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    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... :)
     
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    Oh it is dangerous for you. I want to give you an advise that never play with electricity, you should call an electrician to do things right.
     

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