Electrocution
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Electrocution
After having a scary false alarm, a question arose with me.
I realize the importance of not touching a person that is electrocuting, and staying out of the water...but....
I have also heard of instances were people were electrocuted by trying to unplug the problem from the recepticle that caused the problem.
After googling, I really wonder what the best course of action is. I would assume cut the power at the breaker, but most times that is not easy. So is pulling the plug the best option? With it being insulated, my rationale is yes. CPR should follow, but I honestly am at a stand still because I have heard many versions.
I realize the importance of not touching a person that is electrocuting, and staying out of the water...but....
I have also heard of instances were people were electrocuted by trying to unplug the problem from the recepticle that caused the problem.
After googling, I really wonder what the best course of action is. I would assume cut the power at the breaker, but most times that is not easy. So is pulling the plug the best option? With it being insulated, my rationale is yes. CPR should follow, but I honestly am at a stand still because I have heard many versions.
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Speaking as an electrician, I would unplug the offending appliance from the wall outlet (unless of course a suitable insulated object was close at hand, as every second is important)....... it would be very unlikely (not impossible) that you would be zapped as both the plug and lead are double insulated, unless of course you were standing in some sort of liquid.
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Thank you for that. How acceptable is GFCI protection? I didn't realize we had it.Larry Dickman. wrote:Speaking as an electrician, I would unplug the offending appliance from the wall outlet (unless of course a suitable insulated object was close at hand, as every second is important)....... it would be very unlikely (not impossible) that you would be zapped as both the plug and lead are double insulated, unless of course you were standing in some sort of liquid.
All care no responsibilty accepted by...................
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