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    amymarie427 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Aug 25, 2009, 08:23 PM
    What Happens if Water Hits an Electrical Outlet?
    We have a window airconditioner above the outlet. Over the past few days I noticed our plaster walls are chipping. The outlet is grounded but Im worried about a fire. Thanks.
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    Aug 25, 2009, 09:09 PM

    Go outside, look up under the bottom of the A/C, there are holes in the bottom of the A/C pan to drain out condensation. There may be a small plastic tube. These are probably stopped up and moisture is wetting the interior walls.
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    Aug 25, 2009, 10:24 PM
    Water will cause physical damage as you have found out.

    It WILL NOT short out a receptacle.
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