Melted Wires - Crisp marks on other

06-08-2009, 03:23 PM	#16
300zx Member     Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 630	Melted Wires - Crisp marks on other A megger is often a colloquial term for a circuit tester which puts a very high voltage at a very low current across two conductors to make sure that they are properly insulated.

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06-08-2009, 03:55 PM	#17
AndrewF Member   Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Dayton Ohio Area Posts: 670	Melted Wires - Crisp marks on other Quote: Originally Posted by ScottR I'm concerned that the cable that overheated was in contact with another cable somewhere else in your walls and burnt off its jacket/insulation. Maybe I'm being overly paranoid.. The wires exit the wall in the garage attic and run for about 20 feet before going into the core house wall and to their final termination points. The only signs of heat is immediately above the panel. The wires all look fine in the garage attic. Thanks all. __________________ -Andrew DIY hobbiest

06-08-2009, 05:43 PM	#18
300zx Member     Join Date: May 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 630	Melted Wires - Crisp marks on other I don't think think you have anything to worry about.But if you do call electrician to megg out wire will detect any faults in wire.