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PC wiring fire hazards

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

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PC wiring fire hazards

Definite fire hazard

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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.

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PC wiring fire hazards

Too many wires

Too many wires

PC wiring fire hazards

iPod in danger

iPod in danger

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

PC wiring fire hazards

Wiring mess

Wiring mess

Another wiring mess waiting for just the right spark.

PC wiring fire hazards

UPS and power switch

UPS and power switch

PC wiring fire hazards

Power cable confusion

Power cable confusion

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

PC wiring fire hazards

Tangle of wires for DSL, computer, and the like

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.

PC wiring fire hazards

Kitty living dangerously

Kitty living dangerously

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

PC wiring fire hazards

Candle melts Dell

Candle melts Dell

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

PC wiring fire hazards

Desktop wiring mess

Desktop wiring mess

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

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