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KinAlberta Member	# Posted: 5 Jan 2025 10:58pm - Edited by: KinAlberta Reply Something for buyers of old cabins to be aware of: Apparently some sellers illegally create dangerous fake receptacle grounds on old wiring: Illegal Outlet Hack House Flippers Are Scamming Buyers With https://youtu.be/BYvM8hkO_-E?si=vELGuOaiMa1TTQXA

paulz Member	# Posted: 6 Jan 2025 08:43am - Edited by: paulz Reply Wow! Makes my wiring look good. At least I’m only 12v.

gcrank1 Member	# Posted: 6 Jan 2025 11:20am Reply Hmmm, wouldn't those 'test out' with one of those plug-in testers?

ICC Member	# Posted: 6 Jan 2025 12:47pm - Edited by: ICC Reply The common 3 led tester will not indicate a fail for what is called a "bootleg ground". watch this video... https://youtu.be/_04HmpFBxdQ?si=rYyDvYjvehqppcsR The Sure Test tester costs almost $500

KinAlberta Member	# Posted: 9 Jan 2025 03:06pm - Edited by: KinAlberta Reply The fires in California got me thinking about reducing the fire risk from my wood decks and fences. Maybe some modifications within say a foot or two of buildings would be enough to stop the spread of fire to the structure. I didn’t know that some brands of PT wood will have fire retardants added in. A few interesting links: How to Build a Fire Resistant Deck - Fine Homebuilding https://www.finehomebuilding.com/project-guides/decks/decks-that-stand-up-to-wildfire Dek Gard Fire Retardant Additive For Stains https://www.natfire.com/product/dekgard-fire-retardant-additive-for-stains/ Armstrong-Clark Flame Retardant Wood Stain - PaintPRO http://www.paintpro.net/Articles/PP603/PP603_ProdProfiles.cfm Just stumbled on this link from this forum so I thought I’d cross-reference it. Great writeup: Designing for Fire Resistance - Small Cabin Forum https://www.small-cabin.com/forum/2_6921_0.html