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Posted by hallerb@aol.com on July 5, 2007, 1:22 pm
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> > Well, the electricians just left. It's Friday. They knew immediately
> > what the problem was......nails through the pipe and wire, multiple
> > times through one length of wire. Wires burned through entirely. Might
> > be back tomorrow - overtime, have to check with the office. They can't
> > get wires fed through the pipe, so may have to replace it. It would be
> > easier to tear out my flawless ceiling than to tear up my idiot
> > neighbor's floor........The electrician said there had to have been
> > sparks when the neighbor hit the nails. I have the building department
> > coming back Monday because the neighbor told him a different story than
> > he told me about doing structural work. I don't like idiots or liars.
> > At least the part for my dryer is in....can't wait 'til Monday.
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> > Why are all the idiots on the planet moving into my condo?
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> > And thanks to all who offered assistance. I appreciate it.
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> This is kind of like talking to myself, but here goes....the first
> electrician couldn't get back until tomorrow. Probably going slow
> because they expected a big fight over who pays and how to access the
> wiring. Electrician #2 came today. Had to take up a small portion of
> flooring in the upstairs unit being remodeled. Said there were many
> nails through the pipe carrying the wiring. Pipe just beneath the
> subfloor, too close. Wiring conduit has to cross two concrete beams, so
> that is probably why conduit is so close to the floor. Got their fish
> tape stuck on nails, but all now is good downstairs :o) This is an
> example of why it is a good reason for DIYers not get carried away with
> remodeling in a condo - the condo. assn. owns the wiring and should have
> made the repairs. In our condo, the board is more likely to be involved
> in matters none of their business.- Hide quoted text -
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they are lucky it doidnt cause a fire.......
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