A/A Fuel GTX Senior Member Location WI & AZ Occupation Electrician Sep 22, 2015 #1 Can megging rodent damaged wires that are concealed within walls of a dwelling cause a fire as a result of arcing in the concealed area?
Can megging rodent damaged wires that are concealed within walls of a dwelling cause a fire as a result of arcing in the concealed area?
ActionDave Chief Moderator Staff member Location Durango, CO, 10 h 20 min from the winged horses. Occupation Licensed Electrician Sep 22, 2015 #2 No. There's not enough current to start a fire. Megger may not tell you if the wire has been chewed on though if there is only one wire chewed on or the spacing between conductors is maintained.
No. There's not enough current to start a fire. Megger may not tell you if the wire has been chewed on though if there is only one wire chewed on or the spacing between conductors is maintained.