On 10/24/2010 8:24 PM, jeff_wisnia wrote:

The Daring Dufas wrote:
On 10/24/2010 2:01 PM, jeff_wisnia wrote:

Red Green wrote:

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Has anyone done this before ? Id like to do this to two windows on
the backside of my house which is ideal to break into since I back up
to a dark forest. Have had problems with the next door neighbor
vandalizing on a small scale but its escalating. SInce the aluminum
sash is surrounded by non conducting wood and vinyl siding, Im hoping
it is as simple as bringing the hot of a 115 v. outlet to the sash and
fastening it tightly down. I live by myself so theres no concern for
others getting accidentally shocked. The house is in FLorida which
just passed new laws in October saying essentially, that, homeowners
dont need to retreat and can stand their ground with a person breaking
in. Tips please on using this method ? Thanks.



Why screw around with 115? Tap the dryer or stove outlet. Same legal
penalty I suppose.


You've just disclosed your ignorance of household electricity.

The voltage you could put onto the window sash would still be 120 volts.

Jeff


Maybe he's European?

TDD

That thought occured to me, but the OP mentioned "115 volts" which
pretty much said he wasn't on the right side of the pond. G


Jeff

Darn Euros, we can't get them to stay home!

TDD