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  1. #1

    Beware of Christmas lights, rain and bare feet

    Raining again in Ft Lauderdale. During a break in precipitation, I thought it a good time to pump out the holding tank.

    Standing on the dock in wet bare feet, I came in contact with the bow rail which just happened to be wrapped in illuminated Christmas lights. Let's just say I was shocked with what happened next.

    Lessons:
    - Low voltage holiday lights can carry some impressive current
    - Wear shoes on wet docks
    - Wet Trex decking is conductive


    At least I won't be depressed for a while.

  2. #2

    Re: Beware of Christmas lights, rain and bare feet

    Thank you for enlightening us about this hazard.
    --- The poster formerly known as Scrod ---

    I want to live in Theory, everything works there.

    1970 36C375

  3. #3

    Re: Beware of Christmas lights, rain and bare feet

    Think if you had rubber gloves on it would happen? Why put on shoes unless absolutely necessary.
    Fred
    31 Tiara Open
    "Escalation"

  4. #4

    Re: Beware of Christmas lights, rain and bare feet

    got the tingle many time with morning dew and christmas lights on the boat, it will wake you up
    Mis b' havin
    1972 58 yachtfish
    58yf352
    pass christian, ms.

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