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Hey everyone, I am a layman(uneducated in this field) in these matters. How does one make this happen?
There’s a positive wire touching where it shouldn’t be. The metal object, whatever it is, leads to ground, completing a circuit. Metal acts as resistance, converting electricity to heat and light - like the filaments in a toaster or an electric heater. This can also create sparks. Either way it’s a sure way to cause a fire. If the metal is thin or melts at a low temperature, or the electricity is high voltage, the metal can melt, causing leaks. Cold liquid coming in contact with hot metal can flash to steam and possibly cause an pressure explosion or worse, depending on if there’s gas or other flammable stuff in the environment. It’s also an electrocution hazard.
This can happen if summer critter gets in there and chews open a wire. That’s what usually causes actual electric fires.
I don’t want to make it happen, I’m just curious.
Better question might be: “How to make sure this NEVER happens?” 😄
Ground lug nut and bolt: I’m tired boss
I will touch it to determine the temperature
Cherry flavour
Its about to let the smoke out.
I can smell this room.
That’s the system on light before the days of light bulbs. Quite the vintage set up you got there.
It means that your fuse is still working for at least a couple more minutes
I read your comment in Dale’s voice
Is your nut red and hot to the touch? Could be an STI, time to see the doctor.
It’s fine, the smoke makes the electrons flow faster
The electrons must FLOW
Says “touch me, you know you’re curious”.
If truly at ground it’d just be a nasty burn, though with the current flowing… That might not quite be at ground potential there
Your earworm of the day:
The Heat Is On. 🔥You’re welcome! 😀👍
Your bill’s gonna cost a bit this month
Ah, the Buddhist ground. Untethered from all earthly matters.
Also occasionally self-immolates.
This is the best comment I have seen in a long time.
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I am laughing my way to hell, along with you 😂
Self cleaning cycle.
