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PC wiring fire hazards

By // June 18, 2007, 3:56 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.

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

    © Webshots - jiajia08

  • Too many wires

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  • iPod in danger

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

    © Webshots - vnwwd

  • Wiring mess

    Another wiring mess waiting for just the right spark.

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  • UPS and power switch

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  • Power cable confusion

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

    © Webshots - 2k_thomas

  • 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.

    © Webshots - vornskr1030

  • Kitty living dangerously

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

    © Webshots - mysticz2801

  • Candle melts Dell

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

    © Webshots - cutegirl741

  • Desktop wiring mess

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

    © Webshots - journey144

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.

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

© Webshots - jiajia08

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