Man in Ottawa electrocuted by powerline doing yardwork: dangers you should know
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Apparently, if you have anything metal even close to the powerline, the electricity can jump over and go through it, kiling you.
The man was trimming hedges when his trimmer accidentally hit the powerline which was hidden by the leaves.
If you can't see clearly at what you're cutting through, don't. If you touch or come near a powerline, you will die immediately as there is tremenous energy flowing through them.
The man was trimming hedges when his trimmer accidentally hit the powerline which was hidden by the leaves.
If you can't see clearly at what you're cutting through, don't. If you touch or come near a powerline, you will die immediately as there is tremenous energy flowing through them.
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Electricity jumping from a power line to a metal tool or ladder is called arcing. It can be fatal. Always look for overhead power lines and let a professional deal with them. Your life is worth more than saving a few bucks on home chores.
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Yes, I never even considered this. There are some trees that I was thinking of trimming with shears. Glad I never got around to it.Electricity jumping from a power line to a metal tool or ladder is called arcing. It can be fatal. Always look for overhead power lines and let a professional deal with them. Your life is worth more than saving a few bucks on home chores.
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What an unfortunate situation.
Yea, those power lines will kill you instantly, its so powerful that your eyeballs would blow out of your sockets
Yea, those power lines will kill you instantly, its so powerful that your eyeballs would blow out of your sockets
"Transmission line voltages vary from 44,000 to over 765,000 volts. The higher the voltage, the more electricity the line can carry."
I have been shocked with 120 V and it is very unpleasant. There is a surge of pain, and your arm becomes numb. Worst of all, you can't move your arm at all while the electricity is coursing through your body.
765,000 volts seems like it could do some damage to your body.
I have been shocked with 120 V and it is very unpleasant. There is a surge of pain, and your arm becomes numb. Worst of all, you can't move your arm at all while the electricity is coursing through your body.
765,000 volts seems like it could do some damage to your body.
