Ghetto Electric Hookup, Hewson & Cedar
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Ok I think there was a thread a while back complaining about the bump outs on the new houses at Cedar & Hewson which ain't no big thang.
I passed by it this morning and I almost forgot. The most ghetto of electrical hookups is on the new corner house at the SE corner of E Hewson & Cedar Street.
When I passed by it, the meter wasn't there but the lugs for it are, then there's an extension cored hot wired to the 3-phase hookup where the meter should be.
Basically, it's a 240V deathtrap. A kid throws a bucket of water on that thing and you have A) a dead kid and B ) the lights will be out for the entire block. Now that I remember it I'm calling PECO about it right now. The meter (or lack thereof) is right there on the street if anybody wants to go take a look-see. I'm sure it's hot, so don't touch.
Kenzo
Tue, 2012-02-07 14:29
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Address: 1559 E HEWSTON ST.
Address: 1559 E HEWSON ST.
Update: PECO is on its way to take a look-see.
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sunnyday
Tue, 2012-02-07 14:56
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I took a look-see, the
I took a look-see, the electric isn't hooked up to the house yet, did you look up at all ? there are no wires attached to the place. Nice try, Chris your losing credibility .
Kenzo
Tue, 2012-02-07 15:23
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sunnyday wrote:
The cable was pulled, then. I was there at 9:17 and there was an extension clearly hooked up to the box. Were there vehicles parked outside the house this morning? Is the meter box still exposed like I saw it? The box is not to be exposed like that under ANY circumstances.
Put a cover on it or put a meter on it. If I saw that crap I would not want to put down a bid offer for that house, EVER. Who knows what fun lurks under the sheetrock on the inside. What an unprofessional job.
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sunnyday
Tue, 2012-02-07 17:17
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Kenzo you are really good at
Kenzo you are really good at telling stories you should begin all your posts with Once upon a time....
LIKETOTALLY
Tue, 2012-02-07 17:39
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Like you ever have anything
Like you ever have anything useful to say!
Dan Dan Noodle
Tue, 2012-02-07 17:47
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Okay, I haven't done much of
I haven't done much of this lately, but I'm putting my Admin hat on and saying,
"Talk about the topic, not about the other people."
"Preoccupied with vilifying the opposition, we're unable to perceive both sides of an issue and find a way to accommodate them both, albeit imperfectly. Pursuing total victory takes precedence over problem-solving." - Joseph Burgo
Kenzo
Tue, 2012-02-07 18:51
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Dan, she only piped up
Dan, she only piped up because the owner of the building Jackpot Internet Cafe is in is also the owner of this building that has the unsecured line tap. She's a friend/relative.
I'm sure she'll have nothing but smarmy remarks to say anytime she's on this board.
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Dan Dan Noodle
Wed, 2012-02-08 00:55
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Que sera.
Que sera.
Just remember folks, discuss the topic, not the other posters.
"Preoccupied with vilifying the opposition, we're unable to perceive both sides of an issue and find a way to accommodate them both, albeit imperfectly. Pursuing total victory takes precedence over problem-solving." - Joseph Burgo
sdm
Wed, 2012-02-08 01:35
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I think Dan smells like a
I think Dan smells like a poorly set up electric meter.
"Sorry, I assumed you were full of sausage."
Darth Cione
Wed, 2012-02-08 02:21
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Well Kenzo i hate to burst
Well Kenzo i hate to burst your little bubble
i highly doubt the the new houses have 3 phase and even if it did it wouldn't add up to 240 volts.
Sunnyday i am glad you took a look-see to see what was going on, it is perfectly legal according to the NEC(National Electrical Code) for the meter socket to be open under 2 conditions 1) the service is not hooked up. 2)if the power is hooked up you can have a meter ties and a cover on.
i doubt the contractor would leave an open meter, and it is winter what kids do you see running around with buckets of water in February???
Kenzo
Wed, 2012-02-08 08:04
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Whatever.
Whatever.
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2014 york
Wed, 2012-02-08 09:58
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Darth Cione wrote:
Wrong. Just accept the fact that it's a hazard and fix it. It's silly to defend this issue. Be a good neighbor.
Dan Dan Noodle
Wed, 2012-02-08 10:54
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sdm wrote:
That's the nicest thing anyone on here has said about me in weeks.
"Preoccupied with vilifying the opposition, we're unable to perceive both sides of an issue and find a way to accommodate them both, albeit imperfectly. Pursuing total victory takes precedence over problem-solving." - Joseph Burgo
Lauraska
Wed, 2012-02-08 12:46
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2014 york wrote:
Yeah, what he said. Why is it so hard to just do it right and be respe l of your community? Sheesh.
boiledpeanuts
Tue, 2012-02-21 08:41
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Mind yo own business.
Mind yo own business.
nirvana
Sat, 2012-03-17 16:08
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Unseasonably warm weather
Unseasonably warm weather
nirvana
gauler
Sun, 2012-03-18 01:29
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Kenzo, I didn't see any
Kenzo, I didn't see any 3phase hooked up, but Ill back you up on the running of the cords across the street to the boxes. Since you posted it a while ago, I haven't seen them up again, but I agree it looked ghetto and dangerous. Same as that pick up truck on that same street that has junk on it and missing windshields.
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Kenzo
Sun, 2012-03-18 07:04
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Meh it's the "Amish option".
Meh it's the "Amish option". It's the latest fad in energy efficiency.
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brooke
Mon, 2012-03-19 10:47
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Maybe this was just a Chevy
Maybe this was just a Chevy Volt charging station?
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Susquehanna
Mon, 2012-03-19 11:24
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brooke wrote:
dammit, you beat me to it!