I had cabinets installed in my garage and somewhere the installer hit a 220 line and the line won't reset. The installation company is sending a man using trial and error to find which screw is touching the line. My question is once we find the screw and relocate it is the wire OK or is it a potential fire hazard? If it is a hazard would installing a junction box be OK or do I need to rewire?
By Tim O. from Anaheim, CA
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It could be a fire hazard depending on how much damaged they did to the wire. At the very least, the damage needs to be uncovered and taped with electrical tape, if it just got the insulation. If it is very bad, it may need splicing or a new box.
You have to make sure there was no wiring damage, or it will be a fire hazard. The electrician should know.
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