> > > How about waking up like I did at my grandma's over vacation? I got up on the other side of the bed from where I'd gotten in and stepped on a frayed electrical cord. I've been shocked many times before, but there's something about being shocked on the bottom of your bare feet that really HURTS!
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> > When the pain stops, why not replace some electrical cords before Grandma's house burns down? Check in every room. Frayed electrical cords are like snakes; if you find one, it's a good idea to be on the lookout for another one.
> > Howard
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> before I left, I rewired most of her house with NM-B cable to replace the old knob and spool garbage she had in there. Her entire house was a firetrap before I got through with it.

And a tip of the hat from me for doing that. I hope when you and I get old, someone will look out for us that way.
Howard