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08-21-2008, 08:03 PM
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go to google and type in ELECTRICAL BURNS. (!!!!!!)
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08-21-2008, 08:14 PM
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No thank you I have been burned, I have been involved in jobs were others were burned and one death. I have seen enough.
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08-21-2008, 08:34 PM
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brian, it seems some people have absolutely no idea what electricity can do .
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08-21-2008, 09:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by paul d.
brian, it seems some people have absolutely no idea what electricity can do .
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I know what it can do. The more you know the safer you will be. 
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08-21-2008, 09:47 PM
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Nasty stuff.
You'd be suprised how many people don't realize what electricity can really do. Some people need to see those pictures.
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08-22-2008, 12:09 AM
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Watching you tube is what made me decide to get a face shield. Try arc flash, and if you don't have one it will change your mind.
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08-22-2008, 07:49 AM
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Youtube electrical explosion videos scared the sh*t out of me. Made me realize I need some saftey training. So I signed up for a class sept. 5th. That and I'd like to stick to 120v.
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08-23-2008, 04:43 AM
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Those videos and the like have made me a better, safer electrician, and I pass it onto my apprentice daily.
The minute you stop respecting what electricity can do, is the minute you get hurt. I dont know about you, but I dont ever want to purposely put myself in danger!
~Matt
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08-23-2008, 10:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AWKrueger
Youtube electrical explosion videos scared the sh*t out of me. Made me realize I need some saftey training. So I signed up for a class sept. 5th. That and I'd like to stick to 120v.
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Years ago My boss and I were triming out a house. He was attempting to plug in the dishwasher and was touching both the neutral and hot blades of the cord cap, he got hung up doing that. 120 v is dangerous as well. Also only about 10% of my work is 120v now so understand if 120 is all you want to work with them you are limiting yourself to a very small field IMHO.
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08-23-2008, 11:06 AM
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I am unfortunate in one aspect I have seen it, done it and try to be safe. BUT I have never had to see those types of pics.
I understand the violent possibilities of an arcing faults, Having seen a complete line up of gear vaproize one can imagine what would happen to a person standing there. Additionally I spent a week at Bussman training facility where blowing things up is a way of life for some.
I still cannot watch Bambi (The Disney one not the ****) too violent for me.
Last edited by brian john; 08-23-2008 at 11:08 AM.
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08-23-2008, 11:08 AM
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If you want to see a graphic video that will make a "believer" out of just about anyone, go here,
http://www.ifeltcomfortable.com/
We are all responsible for our own safety, and need to make it our #1 priority EVERY DAY!
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