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kingchevy

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Came across this on a job today, 2 bathrooms just like this.
 

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tdkkart

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Shouldn't there be a pull-chain on that light?

It's OK though, because a professional probably did it.
 

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If that fixture is rated for wet locations, is it in violation of NEC?

(Doesn't seem to have a pull chain) :)
 
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I am going to say there is no violation as long as the fixture is rated for damp or wet location. We have no way of knowing that from the picture but the fixture looks very similar to the one above my master bathroom tub and shower. 410.10D
 

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I posted this in the WTF thread a few weeks ago.

This was the shower in our motel room in Truth or Consequences, NM. I guess it's for plugging in the radio so you can sing along while you're in the shower.

I uploaded it before, but I can't figure out how to post the thumbnail again.

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they should have cut off that unused ground wire - looks dangerous just hanging loose like that.
 
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I posted this in the WTF thread a few weeks ago.

This was the shower in our motel room in Truth or Consequences, NM. I guess it's for plugging in the radio so you can sing along while you're in the shower.

I uploaded it before, but I can't figure out how to post the thumbnail again.

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Shower while your toaster is making toast. Looks legit! [emoji12]
Ah good. I'm glad to see they fixed it!


Sent from a Galaxy far far away.
 

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As others have said - it's not a violation if the fixture is appropriately rated.

My next bathroom model will include both a exhaust fan and lights right in the shower.
 
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MikeF2316

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It all depends on your point of reference. At first glance, it looked like a spin on oil filter to me. Or maybe a diesel fuel filter for his diesel fired water heater. :lol_hitti
 

600SL

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Came across this on a job today, 2 bathrooms just like this.

I thought that would be OK if the light is on a GFIC protected circuit. There is a recessed light above my shower?

As far as code violations the paint looks awful.
 

mikegt4

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My first thought was "why is there an oil filter in the shower?" I guess I am use to white oil filters.
 

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This picture is wrong is soooo many ways. Look closely at the bottle in the corner It's not shampoo, looks like lotion dispenser... [emoji33]

Sent from a Galaxy far far away.
 
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Drill Sergeant Arc

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I found this at a car wash where the owner had been letting an unlicensed handy man have free reign for over 10 years to his facilities. I wish I would have taken a pic of the electrical room. It looked like something out of a horror movie.

That's water coming out of the non-metallic flex.

The violation was obviously that he should have used THWN wire instead of THHN. (sarcasm)
 

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It's not shampoo, looks like lotion dispenser... [emoji33]

By that look on his face, he just found out there's another meaning to the term "Can I butter your muffin?"
The guy has a look of shame on his face. Like he just realized the new low he is sinking too. But whatever floats someones boat.

That's what Tracie down the street is for. Even though I have to have a 6 pack, to make her into Christina Applegate, shes better looking than a toaster. [emoji12]

I have dry spells, but thankfully never was tempted to grab a toaster. [emoji23]

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