Guys,
A couple of interesting bits from the recent Electrical accidents report:

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Voltage: 10,000
Result: Electric shock
Location: Commercial
A surveyor received an electric shockwhen he contacted an electric fence with his head while bending over a fence. The shock knocked him to the ground and he was taken to hospital for observation.
The electric fence installation was checked and no faults were found.

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A plumber received an electric shock when he touched the refrigerator and hot water cylinder in a residence.
The refrigerator was plugged into the range socket outlet, which had a live earth connection.
A homeowner had installed the range, connecting one of the two supply phases to the frame of the appliance. When the plumber touched the refrigerator and the earthed metal body of the hot water cylinder, he received
a hand-to-hand electric shock.
He was admitted to hospital for observation.
The installation was made safe by an electrician, and a report sent to the
Electrical Workers Registration Board (EWRB) for action.

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A fire in the bathroom of a flat started in a makeshift extractor fan installed by the occupant.
Moisture in the windings of the motor caused arcing and overheated the wiring.
The vacuum cleaner motor used was not suitable for the purpose

How much sillier can things get?.

{Sorry about the way that the formatting of these quotes went.} [Linked Image]



[This message has been edited by Trumpy (edited 09-07-2005).]