Prevent Electric Shock While in a Bathtub
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Can a toaster in the bathtub kill someone? How to Prevent Electrocution and Electric Shock in the Home. |
Bathtub Shock Hazard
Electrical Question: Can a toaster in the bathtub kill someone?
Electric Shock While in a Bathtub
Nate asks:
I was wondering.
I overheard my daughter talking to one of her friends about suicide, mentioning a toaster.
Now I have talked to her about it but I cant always be here, you know?
Can a toaster in the bathtub kill someone?
Would there need to be a specific cord or extension cord (its a short cord toaster)? specific outlet? specific toaster?
I am really out of my mind about this and cant find any help on google.
Thank you so much.
This electrical question came from Nate in Denver, Colorado.
Dave’s Reply:
Nate,
I am Very Sorry to hear about this.
PLEASE – consider getting professional counseling help for your daughter. Life is precious and we need to love and care for our family members, as well as society in general.
How to Prevent Electrocution and Electric Shock in the Home
- The First thing I would do is to make sure there are GFCI Ground Fault Protected outlets in the bathroom areas.
- Installing a GFCI Circuit breaker at the electric panel on any circuit will prevent electric shock hazards on the whole circuit and all the connected circuit devices as well.
- ANY electrical device that is not GFCI (ground fault protected) and placed into a tub of water while a person is in the tub can definitely produce a fatal electrocution.
- ALSO – A person inside a tub of water who comes into contact with anything that is energized and has live or exposed wiring or electrical parts could become electrocuted.
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