PC wiring fire hazards

By Bill Detwiler December 2, 2005, 12:18 AM PST billdetwiler

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Definite fire hazard

Lurking under many computer desks are wiring nightmares waiting for just the right spark. This photo gallery shows you ten potentially dangerous fire hazards.rn

rnA Dell PC, inkjet printer, running shoe, boot, hair dryer, and a jumble of wires spell nothing but trouble.

Too many wires

iPod in danger

A sub woofer, iPod, some speakers, a power cord for the woofer, ethernet cables, and a plug for a camera

Wiring mess

Another wiring mess waiting for just the right spark.

UPS and power switch

Power cable confusion

At least this mass of wires isn’t on carpet.

Tangle of wires for DSL, computer, and the like

Even if this wasn’t a fire hazard, which it is, someone is bound to trip.

Kitty living dangerously

Just where I like to keep my cute, little kitten–on the surge protector surrounded with power cables.

Candle melts Dell

This fire hazard isn’t wiring related, but it illustrates that candles and PCs don’t mix.

Desktop wiring mess

Many store their wiring bundles on the floor. This one is out in the open.

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Bill Detwiler is the Editor for Technical Content and Ecosystem at Celonis. He is the former Editor in Chief of TechRepublic and previous host of TechRepublic's Dynamic Developer podcast and Cracking Open, CNET and TechRepublic's popular online show.

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