[geeks] D'OH!

[James Sharp]

> > Dude, you're joking, right! It would be a shame to barbeque a listmember.
> >
> > Please tell me you don't think this is possible.
>
> I don't have the greatest understanding of electrical stuff, but if the
> wire is good enough (12 guage?), I thought it was supposed to be possible.
> Feel free to explain differently.

Its possible, if the wire is of a beefy enough gauge...but most homes are
built with the cheapest wire that can be gotten, usually 14 or 16 gauge.
The only thing that's ever heavier are the high-current loops to the
stove, water heater, and heater/AC.