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Not a trashcan
frank kayser:
Code cannot address everything idiotic that can happen in the real world. Idiots can be quite ingenious, don't 'cha know.
While not an electrician, I have seen quite a few of this general type of transformer - mostly high overhead, but this is a first I've seen one on the floor, "out in the open". I can see in some circumstances that opening being mistaken for a trash chute.
I'm glad no one was hurt. Expensive mistake(s).
Stephen Swaffer:
The other major issue in this picture is the cardboard. Transformers like this typically have a 150 deg C design temperature rise-so in a 70 deg F room it could be running almost 340 deg F if heavily loaded. Most people don't realize how hot these things can run.
I agree it meets code-but just because it meets code doesn't mean its a good idea. I'm not sure the person who designed this application is any brighter than the person that thew the trash in-of course, it might have looked a lot different use wise when the install was done.
Tim Weaver:
Time for one of these?
In the bad old days we ran community boxer subs. One particular festival we did would see those subs filled to the brim with cans, underwear, and condoms. All pushed up to the edge of the stage like a snowdrift.
We don't do that festival anymore.......
Jordan Wolf:
Impressive! Haha
Jean-Pierre Coetzee:
I honestly feel that box can have a bit bigger warning labels. Sure it won't stop idiots but a big red/yellow sign with a picture of a person getting shocked tends to help people steer clear.
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