verse Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 So... my house almost burnt to the ground last night. I randomly woke up at 5:40AM and as I woke up my electrical outlet sparked a fire. If I wasn't awake that thing would have spread quickly. It was already about 1ft by 1ft fire up my wall. I was able to bat it out with a shirt I had laying around. It would have caught quick if I was sleeping. Kind of scary. I actually thought for 1 split second to just put on clothes, grab important things and get out and just hope for a big insurance check. lol But I didn't b/c batting it out was kind of a natural response. It's also sparked my interest in how well my smoke alarms are working. I think I'm going to go buy some new batteries and also put a new one near my basement stairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 I would have let this sucker burn to the ground, screaming new 3 car garage new 3 car garage as I fled. Glad your safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Id be checking all the other outlets to make sure there are no other future problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 At least you are safe. Was your boy there when this happened? How is he doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Happy your safe. Its prolly best that you saved it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sol740 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Jesus, scary stuff man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tbutera2112 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 http://cansesclasseled.com/images/haroldandkumar.jpg glad youre ok man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyFKINPowerz Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Just think if you would not have woke up when you did. The check would have been nice though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 At least you are safe. Was your boy there when this happened? How is he doing? I don't think the 1 sq. ft fire affected his boy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 yeah I would be checking all the electrical in the house after something like that happening. Good thing you are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 yeah I would be checking all the electrical in the house after something like that happening. Good thing you are ok. I'm going to replace the outlet, my brother's an electrician. He's probably going to stop by and look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 this was baby jesus's way of punishing you for talking shit about the buckeys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 this was baby jesus's way of punishing you for talking shit about the buckeys Nobody cares about Wisconsin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 I don't think the 1 sq. ft fire affected his boy..... O rly? What if the fire started in his baby's room? It wasn't specified in the original post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Nobody cares about Wisconsin what does wisconsin have to do with me saying this was baby jesus way of punishing him for hating on the bucks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 what does wisconsin have to do with me saying this was baby jesus way of punishing him for hating on the bucks? Jesus doesn't care about Wisconsin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Verse what year was your house built? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 what does wisconsin have to do with me saying this was baby jesus way of punishing him for hating on the bucks? "Buckeys" Buckey Badger... the Wisconsin Mascot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWW$HEEET Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 would this be insurance fraud? if so fuck yeah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sciongirl Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 glad you guys are alright.. that is scary though. someone was looking out for you for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted September 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Verse what year was your house built? '74 I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 '74 I believe. Sounds like it could have those old and basically outlawed Federal breakers. My house in westerville had them. They tripped all the time, but I guess the reason they were discontinued was that they wouldn't trip at all and would simple allow the wiring to start a fire. Once I found this out I was kinda surprised you could sell a house with those still in it. Mine even passed 2 FHA inspections:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87GT Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 Mine was built in 52 but my breaker box looks updated and has a 1974 writing on it. So I guess it is from 74? My outlets are older then that though. They are not even grounded just the 2 prong outlets. I found out my addition to my house has a ground setup with wires they ran. It looks different if I look at my breaker lines running up from the basement. It sounds weird but just installing a 3 prong outlet into them makes a ground. I even tested it with my UPS and it said it was grounded. The rest of the wires to the other part of my house don't look the same coming out the breaker so they can stay 2 prong for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted September 15, 2009 Report Share Posted September 15, 2009 It's also sparked my interest in how well my smoke alarms are working. I think I'm going to go buy some new batteries and also put a new one near my basement stairs. WOW....definitely thank someone for looking out for you. I'm paranoid about the possibility of fire. I guess I'm sensitive since my cousin had a fire take out his entire house while his family of 6 was sleeping. They all made it out alive, but it's not a good feeling to see your entire life and worldly possessions go up in flames. Rebuilding is not that easy either since work, school and life continues to move on around you. Definitely have the rest of the systems checked out and invest in good smoke alarms. I just bought all new units just in case. We have a combo of wired in units and battery operated units in the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitrousbird Posted September 16, 2009 Report Share Posted September 16, 2009 If only I could be so lucky for something like that to happen to my Reynoldsburg property. It didn't in the 6 years I was living in it, so I'm sure it will continue to be safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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