Yeah, all those kids that haven't poisoned themselves are a real drain on our society.
I just don't buy that warning labels somehow create a dumber populace. Are we saying that self-electrocution is a required ingredient for critical thinking?
I just don't buy that warning labels somehow create a dumber populace. Are we saying that self-electrocution is a required ingredient for critical thinking?
A label warning that high voltage is inside is fine, a required label is quite ok, a fine because you didn't put the label on (even though it wasn't explicitly required) is a little bit of a stretch, banning modification is clearly an overreach (in my book).
There is a line somewhere, and drawing it too close to either end is harmful. So now we're arguing degrees, and not absolutes.
Which can lead to all sorts of fun homeowner specials when you buy an older property.
Definitely have an independent home inspector do an inspection before the sheetrock goes up. Issues are cheap or free to fix before that step.
Many people don’t pull permits however - it’s something to be aware of when buying older homes. The advent of arc breakers and GFCI have reduced the chance of serious harm in these areas.
And I’ve also seen (and done) work that was significantly above the base line contractor level (that nobody would pay for usually) just because it was the homeowner bothering to do things very right.
https://whirlpool.net.au/wiki/diy_cabling_-_read_this_before...
Because if you're talking about a commercial building you are talking about a non zero chance of setting up a situation that can harm others. It's not about the 12v. It's about you getting it hooked in with 110/220 and killing someone else. People that do it professionally tend to have liability insurance you pay your survivors something.
Idiocracy is only 15 years old, how did we get to where we are this fast?