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Old 01-06-2008, 12:11 PM
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I wonder if 120 volt and ground wires would set a branch on fire.. They are wrapped so I guess it wouldnt happen unless the sheilding were damaged.

Thanks for the responses.
No, if those things were that dangerous, I wouldn't be here. I've had tree limbs all over the 120V lines where I used to live. Like you say, the 120V lines are usually insulated, although it's best not to assume that (although as usual, I didn't listen to my own advise). But the wires on the high voltage side of the transformer usually are not insulated.
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