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Could have been worse! Aluminum wiring, kid was running a gaming PC, dual monitor setup, a PlayStation and a mini fridge on a janky power bar. Fire department cut the receptacle out and threw it outside. Lucky.

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[–] WorstPyroEver@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I’m in Canada and in our area insurance will want it rewired. You do have the option of getting a licensed guy to sign off on it, but you’d have a hard time finding someone to do that. Because of issues like the posted photo, I’m not willing to bet my license on it. You can check those connections once a month if you want. Shit like this will still happen because the average homeowner doesn’t understand the risks and limitations of aluminum wiring.