Frequently, there are stories about overloaded power strips. People plug in too many devices and suddenly the power strip overheats and starts to smoke or even catches fire. It can be really scary especially if it's near flammable materials. Also, electrical storms can cause horror stories. Lightning can strike power lines and cause power surges that fry electronics in people's homes.
Well, in an electrical engineering project for a large building, the wiring was installed incorrectly. When the building was powered on for the first time, all the electrical appliances started behaving erratically. Some were overheating, and others just shut down. It took weeks to trace back the problem as the wiring was complex. Also, there was a case where an electrical engineer miscalculated the load capacity for a new industrial facility. As a result, during the start - up process, the main power transformer overloaded and exploded, causing significant damage and halting production for months.
There was a case where a faulty electrical outlet in a damp basement was used. A person plugged in a device and got electrocuted as water had seeped into the outlet and made it extremely dangerous. The person was lucky to survive but had to endure a long hospital stay for the burns and internal injuries.
Well, customer relationships play a big part. Electrical contractors who communicate well with their clients, listen to their needs and provide personalized solutions often do well. In addition, reputation matters a great deal. Positive word - of - mouth can bring in a lot of new business. For instance, if a contractor has a reputation for being honest and fair in pricing, more people will be willing to hire them. Also, adaptability to new regulations and technologies is a common element in success stories.
There was a case where an old house had faulty wiring. One night, all the lights started flickering wildly and then the electrical sockets began to smoke. The residents were scared out of their wits, not knowing if it would lead to a full - blown electrical fire. They immediately called the electrician and evacuated the house until it was safe.
A man was using an electric drill near a puddle of water. He didn't realize that there was a small crack in the drill's cord. When he plugged it in, the electricity traveled through the water. He got a strong electric shock that threw him back several feet. He was in a lot of pain and had to be rushed to the hospital. This shows how careful one should be when using electrical tools near water.
One of the most prevalent ebay horror stories is when the item gets lost in transit. The tracking shows it's been shipped but then it disappears. Buyers are left in a lurch as they've paid for the item but don't have it. Sellers may blame the shipping company and the shipping company may say it was the seller's fault in packaging. Ebay then has to step in to mediate, which can be a long and drawn - out process.
One common 'Popeyes Horror Story' is the wrong order. You order a specific meal with certain sides and end up with something completely different. It's frustrating, especially if you have dietary restrictions or just had your heart set on that particular order.
Another common one is the accidental spill. Picture this: you're at a party, having a great time, and someone knocks over a full glass of coke onto a brand - new white carpet. It spreads quickly and leaves a sticky, dark stain that's really hard to clean. It can be a nightmare for the host. And also, the stories of coke cans exploding in hot cars are quite common. The pressure builds up in the can due to heat and boom! It can make a mess all over the interior of the car.
The most common might be issues with breastfeeding. For example, the mother may have difficulty producing enough milk, and the newborn is constantly hungry and fussy. Another common one is diaper rash that gets really bad and painful for the baby.
Spam issues are also common. Some Bluehost users found that their sites were flagged as spam or had a lot of spammy traffic directed to them. Bluehost didn't do enough to prevent or solve this problem, which affected the site's reputation.