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A couple years ago there was someone going around shutting off the main switches at night. While nothing ever came from it and we assumed it to be kids playing pranks, it freaked a few people out pretty good.
I'd certainly be armed if I were going out to investigate this. So can the potential bad guy. I can see where this would be unnerving thinking it was a trap.
...or no outlet is needed for a battery powered Dremel, with cut off wheelOriginally Posted by rbeau30
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The fattest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much π.
Work's great when one is at home...not so great when one is not.
Last edited by james_bond_007; 11-11-2014 at 08:30.
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The fattest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much π.
It appears the box location is a LOCAL spec and not part of the NEC.
Found this for WELD county from their Building and Planning Dept. (Entire article here )
The electrical service disconnecting means containing overcurrent protection (main breaker panel) may be located inside the home at a readily accessible location if the service disconnecting means is placed back-to-back with the metering equipment and the total service conductor length does not exceed 3 ½ feet measured from the exterior wall of the home. The service disconnecting means shall also be located on the ground level. [29.2.70A, Weld County Code]
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The fattest knight at King Arthur’s round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much π.
In Colorado the power is most generally rear of the lot. This makes it logical to put the electrical service at the rear of the house for the shortest underground or overhead service drop possible. Then economics takes over especially in a track home type situation. Meaning that the panel is placed next to the meter for the least expensive installation.
I cannot count the number of times I've been asked the question of why this is from people that have moved from back East somewhere.
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True.
If someone were to tamper with my box in the middle of the night I would definitely hear it, it is on the other side of one of my bedroom walls. And hopefully if somoene had to cut some stuff off my box to get in it, I would notice as well. It would give me a few extra seconds to gain a position with tactical advantage.
Last edited by rbeau30; 11-11-2014 at 09:16.
Bolt cutter. No power, no sound. Right tool for the right job.
14 . Always carry a change of underwear.
If one is not home, one does not know there is no power. Till you come hone in weather like this and it's colder inside than out.
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"when you're happy you enjoy the melody but, when you're broken you understand the lyrics".
That's why I have off-grid Sentry Guns.
If somebody cuts our power, the alarm on the computer UPS system will wake us up(it has in the past). Flashlights in several locations about the house, along with strategically placed tripping hazards(dog toys).
Light a fire for a man, and he'll be warm for a day, light a man on fire, and he'll be warm for the rest of his life...
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