Back in Indianapolis, we had an electrician help (I'm handy, but not comfortable w/ electrical & plumbing) rewire - check this rock star job out!! lol
Needless to say, it needed to be redone.
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Re: Bad wiring job!
Did you live in a telephone exchange?
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Re: Bad wiring job!
i see this kind of mess most days when I walk into the buildings telecoms room 

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Re: Bad wiring job!
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I worked for BT about 20 years ago. This was a common sight.
Every job I was on was a rush to the pub lunchtime
Every job I was on was a rush to the pub lunchtime
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Re: Bad wiring job!
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That really made me laugh!
I mean where do you start?
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I mean where do you start?
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