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Caption This for 04/03/15

Posted April 02, 2015 4:45 PM by Kaplin
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04/02/2015 5:46 PM

Combination foot bath and foot massager hook up included....

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04/02/2015 6:01 PM

Its OK, its demineralized DHMO.

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04/02/2015 6:17 PM

Ok, got done wiring.... You can turn on the juice.

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04/02/2015 10:14 PM

Proof that current flows.
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04/02/2015 10:42 PM

Yes, we have Hot and Cold running electricity.

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04/02/2015 10:47 PM

....no, you have to turn the outlet around so the little ground hole is on the top. I am pretty sure that is what the code said. Other than that, it looks great dear. We will have to show it off to all of our friends coming to the deck party tonight.
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04/02/2015 11:07 PM

Shockingly poor construction!
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04/02/2015 11:31 PM

Ready to put out any fires!

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04/02/2015 11:39 PM

Inspector: You will have to fix this before I issue the Certificate of Occupancy. An outlet this close to water has to be GFCI.
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04/03/2015 1:08 AM

Make sure the plumber doesn't connect to the heavy water line; the specs call for light(er than air).

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04/03/2015 1:29 AM

If the window glass gasket leaks this could spell trouble.

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04/04/2015 1:33 PM

Could explain all of the condensation buildup on the window and frame...a humidifier.

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04/03/2015 4:29 AM

Faucet blows hot air to dry your hands when plugging in the next tool to try to break the cast iron bathtub on the deck.

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04/03/2015 4:59 AM

DIY Hydrogen cell.

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04/03/2015 5:03 AM

DIY hydroelectric project, minus the turbine and generator.

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04/03/2015 5:32 AM

This is actually a very efficient Hot Water Heater, the components not pictured are a catch basin to gather the hot water under the counter and the solid 1/2" steel rod that replaced the fuse in the fuse panel.

When you want cold water, you put the catch basin over the plug on top, when you want hot water you let the water pass thru the plug and gather in the basin under the counter.

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04/03/2015 6:52 AM

When we moved in the neighbour said the power was a real drain, I didn't think this is what he meant...

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04/03/2015 7:48 AM

How the dispute between the plumber's union and the electrician's union was finally resolved.

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04/03/2015 8:06 AM

Floor fixtures for the "electric slide"

You can't see it
It's electric!
You gotta feel it
It's electric!
Ooh, it's shakin'
It's electric!

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04/03/2015 8:58 AM

Just arcflash your troubles down the drain.

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04/03/2015 9:01 AM

NO- YOU test it
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04/03/2015 9:16 AM

What do you mean, "This doesn't meet code"?
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04/03/2015 9:16 AM

It's shocking how cold the water is!
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04/03/2015 9:23 AM

Cud Mornin CR4 Cowlicks.

I jus rewirded my house lasted month and wen I take a showr, the Fuse alwsy blows.

Please repond with answer ASAP..... Im started to smel.... really bad.

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04/10/2015 10:05 AM

LOL.

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04/03/2015 9:28 AM

I want you give reason braker no stay in.

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04/03/2015 10:20 AM

why my hydro-electric not making power?

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04/03/2015 10:56 AM

At last, electricity on tap.

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04/03/2015 11:12 AM

You might want to install one of these!

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04/03/2015 12:14 PM

"Our summer cottage rentals are cosy and come complete with all amenities."

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04/03/2015 1:58 PM

WATERING for EARTHING

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05/10/2015 5:07 AM

A little more socially acceptable than peeing for earthing!

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04/03/2015 3:19 PM

The company that developed this, received a huge Green Energy grant to do it......

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04/03/2015 3:27 PM

You said it had to be grounded, but I didn't have any ground, so I watered it instead.

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04/04/2015 12:21 AM

The Spanish owner asked the ( insert local dumbass ) to put receptacle under tap/faucet after using internet translator.

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depósito

collecting basin; receptacle; reservoir

armored car; armoured car; cistern; collecting basin;container; deposit; deposit at; depository; depot;dregs; entrust to; holder; last bit; leave with; lees;lodge with; remnant; repository; reservoir;residuum; rest; saving; sediment; sludge; storage basin; store; storeroom; storing; tank; the last bit;warehouse; water reservoir; water tank

recipiente

collecting basin; receptacle; reservoir

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Ha!...plausible deniability.

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04/04/2015 4:34 AM

The apprentices always confuse a SINK with a SOURCE.
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...was gonna suggest a tank circuit.

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04/04/2015 10:39 AM

Obviously it's an "Electric Heat Sink"!

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04/04/2015 2:07 PM

The long storied and vigorously defended by both camps "ampoule vs. ampere" debate continues as is shown in this lab demo.

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04/06/2015 10:23 AM

This apartment comes equipped with hot and cold running FAIL at no additional charge.

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04/06/2015 11:07 AM

From the same folks who brought you the Cavalier!
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04/09/2015 2:44 PM

Kitchen designed by Frank Loyd Stien, in the Defrow Modern Penatentury style.

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04/09/2015 3:48 PM

Early installation by Kohler who, in order to market indoor plumbing, offered generators at a bargain price before the advent of rural electrification. Thus the beginning of rural electrocution.

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05/09/2015 6:33 PM

''So, your Cheapo Review Course reveals this as the hardest question on the electrical inspector's exam?...''

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