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Friday, November 7, 2008

Edison Electric Light.

Robert Williams sent me a link to this sign that has been making the rounds... Roadside Blog has it in a couple of sizes to download.

I see it framed and displayed next to a push-button light switch (although a turn-key switch would be even better...)

Originally from NextNature.

2 comments:

Paul HulbertNovember 8, 2008 at 7:09 AM
I used to work for an electricity company. In the messroom of a large substation the light switch had a notice that was obviously a relic of high voltage switchgear:
"This switch is dangerous. Operate with force and speed"
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BlackRabbitJune 24, 2009 at 8:40 PM
I have that sign in my back room. I got it for $4 at an antique market.
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