Mike Lamb Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 A Realtor pointed out that the water pipe in this pic did not have adequate clearance from the electric receptacle and switch. Is he right? Click to Enlarge 25.72 KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Hockstein Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Suggesting that the outlet be GFCI protected might not be a bad idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted May 29, 2015 Report Share Posted May 29, 2015 Help me out a minute.... All other things correct (bonding, grounding), what's the hazard other than someone doing something like inserting a paper clip into the recep while chewing on the pipe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjr6550 Posted May 30, 2015 Report Share Posted May 30, 2015 Help me out a minute.... All other things correct (bonding, grounding), what's the hazard other than someone doing something like inserting a paper clip into the recep while chewing on the pipe? Don't you know that electricity can jump out of receptacles when they are close to piping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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