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I'm cleaning this cabinet above the range/micro and noticed this mark on the back. I mostly keep cooking oils, vinegars, etc in here. Does this look serious?

Update: well it ain't pretty, but it shouldn't burn the house down. For anyone concerned, my electrician approves. Thank you all for your help today.

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[–] SteveCC@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (6 children)

I agree about cutting away the drywall. Easy to fix after, especially since inside a cupboard. I would avoid touching with metal and wear insulated gloves I think.

[–] davidalso@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago (5 children)

It's an IKEA cabinet with a melamine backing. I'm going to pull the micro and cabinet out and we'll see what that shows us

[–] SteveCC@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago (4 children)

That it's melamine changes my thinking. Looks like a hot nail but guess it's not.
Gonna change my mind to stain or burn.

[–] davidalso@lemmy.world 9 points 8 months ago (2 children)
[–] Thavron@lemmy.ca 7 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Hoo boy you must be insanely glad you caught this when you did.

[–] davidalso@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago
[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 2 points 8 months ago

Jesus, good decision. Call an electrician because you're not going to know what else whoever put that in did.

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