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06-22-2011, 03:03 AM	? #1
Newbie ? Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 2	Hello, I have a 19 month old son who loves to unplug nightlights and power failure lights. I recently found what I think is the perfect solution for the nightlight issue (a great item called "Lite a Switch"), but I'm still trying to find a solution for the power failure light problem. I have no desire to go with a wall mounted power failure unit for my home and was hoping for a simple (I'm very mechanically challenged) power failure light similar to my nightlights. One that hard wires and mounts into my existing wall outlets would be ideal. Does anyone know if this type of product exists and where I can get it?
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06-22-2011, 07:54 AM	? #2
Member ? Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatoon Sk. Canada Posts: 229	I'd start by trying to teach your son to NOT unplug things. It won't be long before he starts trying to plug (metal) things IN.
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06-22-2011, 08:15 AM	? #3
Learning by Doing ? Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Easton, Maryland Posts: 2,600	Quote: Originally Posted by daveb1 I'd start by trying to teach your son to NOT unplug things. It won't be long before he starts trying to plug (metal) things IN. it's a hard phase. My nephew did computer cords and cables. Your BEST solution is to spend whatever time and effort you have to search for a solution to teach your son that electrical cords are not toys. I'm sure you taught him that the stove is hot, right? __________________ If I could only remember to THINK about what I was doing before I did it.
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06-22-2011, 08:23 AM	? #4
Member ? Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nashua, NH, USA Posts: 3,820	Get a transparent cover used to prevent people from re-adjusting thermostats. Put that over the receptacle where the night light is plugged in. __________________ Tornado victims: Do not rush to rebuild. Take your time, a month if needed, to find a good contractor and also learn about construction since you must watchdog the contractor.
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06-22-2011, 08:36 AM	? #5
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06-22-2011, 11:33 AM	? #8
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06-22-2011, 06:30 PM	? #9
Member ? Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cairns Australia Posts: 168	As I 'am on the other side of the world to you guys, I am wondering how reliable is your electricity supply ? How often does it fail ? Here in Australia, it is pretty reliable, And black outs are rare, Maybe one a year, and then its short, less than 2 hours usually. Unless of course there has been a cyclone then it can be off for 2 to 4 days, But I have a 5kva genny that easily runs everything 240v at 5kva.
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Yesterday, 01:36 AM	? #10
" Euro " electrician ? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WI & France { in France for now } Posts: 3,061	Quote: As I 'am on the other side of the world to you guys, I am wondering how reliable is your electricity supply ? How often does it fail ? Here in Australia, it is pretty reliable, And black outs are rare, Maybe one a year, and then its short, less than 2 hours usually. Unless of course there has been a cyclone then it can be off for 2 to 4 days, But I have a 5kva genny that easily runs everything 240v at 5kva. In Metro area in USA side they are pretty good but out of the woods { country} it depending on overhead or underground run on primary lines and weather that can affect as well. Many POCO in state side are working very hard to keep the power outage to very short peroid of time if possible unless weather related issue. European side is pretty good as well in most place { it is right on par on with USA side } Merci, Marc __________________ The answer will be based on NEC ( National Electrical code ) or CEC ( Cananda Electrical code ) or ECF ( Electrique Code France )
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Yesterday, 07:21 AM	? #11
Sparkaholic ? Join Date: May 2010 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 178	I know you said you wanted to use your existing outlets but I think the only way you are going to get something satisfactory is to install or have installed receptacles that are high enough so your kid can't reach them. Shouldn't be too expensive because they can be located directly over where the existing receptacles are and fed from the existing receptacle circuit. Hopefully your kid grows out of (and survives) this phase. __________________ Answers based on the mood I am in when you ask!
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Yesterday, 07:31 AM	? #12
Member ? Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatoon Sk. Canada Posts: 229	I still think teaching your son the danger is the best option. Child proofing your house doesn't protect him at grandma's, the baby sitter's, day care, the neighbours, etc.
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