Date:         Sat, 2 Mar 2013 10:26:46 -0800
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      More On Mice: 110VAC Wire Damage? PICS
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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.

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