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#315539 24-Jul-2024 07:05

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350352271/unlicensed-sparkies-fined-dangerous-electrical-work

Some scary stories. I found some twisted together and taped mains power wiring in my own house after moving in.

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#3263827 24-Jul-2024 07:26

https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350352271/unlicensed-sparkies-fined-dangerous-electrical-work

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#3263936 24-Jul-2024 12:02

Compared to what we find on sites daily....those are unsurprising

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#3264017 24-Jul-2024 16:21

Title of thread should be "Beware of dodgy contractors doing any work".

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