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Old 06-09-2009, 10:29 PM   #1
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This outlet was on the other side of a stairwell, the cord was for a light on the steps. Nice!!
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At least they tied a knot in the cord so that it wouldn't pull out of the receptacle thru the wall.
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At least they tied a knot in the cord so that it wouldn't pull out of the receptacle thru the wall.
You know a pro did it, 'cause that's the good 'ol "underwriter's knot"
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You know a pro did it, 'cause that's the good 'ol "underwriter's knot"
No, that's an 'overhand' knot.

An underwriters knot needs two cords or cables.

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Haha, thats good! I went to someone's home and the had something similar to that except they had sconces hooked up thru the outlet.
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Just as illegal as it can be!!
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it amazes me what people will do to save a buck
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No, that's an 'overhand' knot.

An underwriters knot needs two cords or cables.
I used a few of those a week or 2 ago fixing some old K+T style light fixtures.

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