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Do new electrical wires have any kind of smell to them? (SOLVED)
Posted on 11/2/23 at 8:41 am
Posted on 11/2/23 at 8:41 am
Had some electrical work completed yesterday at my house. They rerouted a fuse box out of a bedroom closet to a circuit breaker on the other side of the house. They sealed off the old fuse box when they were finished.
I'm noticing a slight motor oil-like smell around where the fuse box was. I wouldn't describe it as burnt plastic, but I'm still a bit alarmed. There's no heat on the metal cover of where the fuse box used to be.
Is this a normal "new wire" smell or something to be concerned about?
Edit - It's my furnace.
I'm noticing a slight motor oil-like smell around where the fuse box was. I wouldn't describe it as burnt plastic, but I'm still a bit alarmed. There's no heat on the metal cover of where the fuse box used to be.
Is this a normal "new wire" smell or something to be concerned about?
Edit - It's my furnace.
This post was edited on 11/2/23 at 9:04 am
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Posted on 11/2/23 at 8:44 am to StringedInstruments
There isn't. It could possibly be whatever adhesives they used, if any?
Posted on 11/2/23 at 9:04 am to BilbeauTBaggins
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There isn't. It could possibly be whatever adhesives they used, if any?
It's not. I just heard back from the electrician, and he said there's a very strong gas smell in the crawlspace. I think the furnace isn't venting correctly.
Posted on 11/2/23 at 11:06 am to StringedInstruments
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It's not. I just heard back from the electrician, and he said there's a very strong gas smell in the crawlspace. I think the furnace isn't venting correctly.
I had birds fill my furnace vent pipe with garbage trying to build a nest. You may want to check that.
Posted on 11/4/23 at 6:20 am to StringedInstruments
Sometimes wire and breakers with a heavy load will put off a fishy smell. Like a bad vagina smell.
Posted on 11/4/23 at 9:27 am to StringedInstruments
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I just heard back from the electrician, and he said there's a very strong gas smell in the crawlspace. I think the furnace isn't venting correctly.
You probably have a small gas leak in one of the joints in the gas pipes. If you call the gas company they will cut you off with quickness. The gas company will require a licensed plumber to fix the leak, do a pressure test, and maybe have the city sign off on the pressure test before turning your gas back on. Call a plumber and avoid the hassle and extra expense of involving the gas company.
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