Beware of Christmas lights, rain and bare feet

[Passages]

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.

 

[Avenger]

Thank you for enlightening us about this hazard.

 

[Finalee]

Think if you had rubber gloves on it would happen? Why put on shoes unless absolutely necessary.

 

[bigbill]

got the tingle many time with morning dew and christmas lights on the boat, it will wake you up