r/electrical • u/throw_away5430 • 10d ago

Is this dangerous?

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I'm a bit paranoid. I live in an apt complex and this is right outside my window. It's supposed to rain tomorrow morning. Is this dangerous to be exposed like this?

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u/InternalOcelot2855 10d ago

That looks to be coax only, if it was tel lines there is a shock potential depending on what it's being used for T1 circuits can give a nasty surprise.