An area near me had some storms last weekend, so now some of the people with power are stretching extension cords across streets to share it with those who don't.
The TV station is running with it but I think this is dangerous. I could be wrong because I'm not an electrician, but I think maybe this might cause power surges, overloaded circuits and fires/getting shocked. Not to mention cords getting run over and frayed. I know some people who once lived in an older apartment building. One of the residents decided to wire up some extra stuff or an extra outlet in the shed out back without getting an electrician and that did cause a fire. Luckily everyone made it out ok, but 2 units lost everything. Hopefully something like this doesn't happen in Kansas.
Overland Park neighbors stretch extension cords across streets to share power
Neighbors along 86th St in Overland Park lined the street with extension cords, connecting one house to the next sharing power as crews worked to restore it.
www.kshb.com
The TV station is running with it but I think this is dangerous. I could be wrong because I'm not an electrician, but I think maybe this might cause power surges, overloaded circuits and fires/getting shocked. Not to mention cords getting run over and frayed. I know some people who once lived in an older apartment building. One of the residents decided to wire up some extra stuff or an extra outlet in the shed out back without getting an electrician and that did cause a fire. Luckily everyone made it out ok, but 2 units lost everything. Hopefully something like this doesn't happen in Kansas.