Hi all. I'm installing DC Truckfridge. While removing the 110VAC outlet at rear upper LH of cabinet, wires released, I tugged fairly hard on the outlet box to pull the box off. (I could've been more careful but have no plans to use these wires) Thinking I might've damaged the Loomex (aka Romex?) where it secures to the cabinet, I was surprised to see damage at several points. I can't see how this damage could have been done by me. The marks don't line up with the metal straps that secure it to the cabinet. Damage shown MAY be from a rodent chewing on the wire casing: https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-EZV2D2yMe9E/UTJBC272heI/AAAAAAAAHDM/gmbMiOyC4Ss/s640/Mice%2520110VAC.jpg In this image: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JeiOr28AxZw/UTJBCiK2YPI/AAAAAAAAHDE/1sQVTr6rAuM/s640/Mice%2520110VAC%25202.jpg wire was opened "wider" by me for inspection. Regardless, I think something chewed all the way through the copper. Just posting to help others see what damage can be done by these buggers. Neil. -- Neil n 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines |
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