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<p>All items discussed are good safety items and worth a thought. I just realized I need a fire extingisher in the layout room. I have a number of them already in the house but the closest is two rooms away (too far).</p><p>Shutting off electrical power is a key issue. The 120 volt source for all my layout wiring goes through a fascia mounted switch with an indicator light. This switch is mounted directly across from the entrance door so it is the first thing you see when you enter the room and the last thing you look at as you leave the room.</p><p>[IMG]http://i238.photobucket.com/albums/ff209/jcampbell1615/2008_05160010.jpg[/IMG]</p><p>The switch also has a protective cover so that it does not accidentially get bumped off (or on). </p><p>Don't try this though unless you are very familar and comfortable with household wiring. You don't want to make matters worse. And the switch itself is connected to a wall plug (and a surge protector) so that the whole thing can be unplugged and conforms with electrical code for "temporary wiring."</p><p>Be safe,<br />-John</p>
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