- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Electrician’s opinion on the following neighbor situation
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:08 pm
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:08 pm
I have a sweet neighbor who loves Christmas lights. She’s has sons in their 20’s who hang the lights for her and pick them up.
Today, I went over to her house to drop off her favorite bottle of wine as a Christmas gift. I noticed that she has two cords running along the ground. The male and female ends were connected but sitting in a puddle of water.
I know this stuff happens all the time with Christmas lights but I’ve never been one to have cords connecting on the ground for the reason that it could lead to possible electrocution. Is this a rationale precaution or is it highly unlikely that someone would get electrocuted unless the cord was decomposing or exposing wires?
Today, I went over to her house to drop off her favorite bottle of wine as a Christmas gift. I noticed that she has two cords running along the ground. The male and female ends were connected but sitting in a puddle of water.
I know this stuff happens all the time with Christmas lights but I’ve never been one to have cords connecting on the ground for the reason that it could lead to possible electrocution. Is this a rationale precaution or is it highly unlikely that someone would get electrocuted unless the cord was decomposing or exposing wires?
This post was edited on 1/3/19 at 11:30 pm
16
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:13 pm to Lickitty Split
A federal agent I knew was working under his house in N.O. when the cord running to his electric drill went into a puddle of water. I don’t know all of the details, but he was electrocuted. Very sad.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:13 pm to Lickitty Split
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:14 pm to Lickitty Split
Non-electrician opinion:
Get the cables out of the damn water
Get the cables out of the damn water
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:14 pm to Tigerbait357
Now that’s a gif. Thanks for helping the thread out.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:16 pm to Tigerbait357
OMG
What is her name?
What is her name?
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:17 pm to Lickitty Split
We had several cords on the ground like you described, and it didn’t really cross my mind to worry about electrocution. I guess because they were deemed outdoor lights, I decided they were magically exempt from water/electricity rules. I’m not sure how to avoid having plugs on the ground if you have any inflatables or lights on stakes lining the driveway.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:22 pm to Lickitty Split
Neighbor needs GFI, baw
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:28 pm to Lickitty Split
You delivered a Christmas gift to your next door neighbor tonight?
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:31 pm to CorkSoaker
It was actually during the day and the lights weren’t on when I stopped by.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:37 pm to Lickitty Split
For starters, hopefully the outside receptacle is a GFCI. Secondly, connections between extension cords ought to have electrical tape around them and be elevated off of the ground to keep them out of standing water.
Posted on 1/3/19 at 11:47 pm to Tigerbait357
[quote] [quote]
Whom ever wouldn't eat this woman's arse likes Homo beans.
[quote] Whom ever wouldn't eat this woman's arse likes Homo beans.
Posted on 1/4/19 at 12:10 am to Lickitty Split
grab a dry wooden stick, etc and move it from the puddle. Definitely a safety hazard.
Posted on 1/4/19 at 12:15 am to Tigerbait357
Who is the owner of this fantastic bubble?
Posted on 1/4/19 at 12:41 am to Lickitty Split
quote:
Electrician
Trashy
Posted on 1/4/19 at 7:31 am to Lickitty Split
quote:
I have a sweet neighbor who loves Christmas lights. She
Pics!
Posted on 1/4/19 at 8:02 am to arcalades
quote:
grab a dry wooden stick, etc and move it from the puddle. Definitely a safety hazard.
And it need to be unplugged from the outlet
Posted on 1/4/19 at 8:16 am to Lickitty Split
Home Depot, Lowes, and Amazon all sell outdoor cord connection covers. A quick search will give you several options. I saw some this year at Home Depot, but because all my Christmas lights were in a dry area under the patio, I did not purchase. I am thinking about buying a couple next year because we are expanding our light display out along our fence.
I would absolutely still elevate all the connections, even with electrical tape or these covers.
I would absolutely still elevate all the connections, even with electrical tape or these covers.
This post was edited on 1/4/19 at 8:21 am
Posted on 1/4/19 at 8:21 am to Lickitty Split
How old is the house?
More than likely the receptacle is plugged into a gfci and will trip before something stupid can happen.
Really surprised it hasnt tripped already with all the rain we've had.
More than likely the receptacle is plugged into a gfci and will trip before something stupid can happen.
Really surprised it hasnt tripped already with all the rain we've had.
Posted on 1/4/19 at 8:25 am to Lickitty Split
quote:
1/3/19
quote:
Christmas lights
Trashy. As. frick.
Page 1 of 2
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News