• mommykink
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    1 year ago

    I don’t know why you’re doubting me, but the only reason why “toaster + bathtub” means death is because your body is in contact with the bathtub, which is grounded. Regardless, you still wouldn’t die unless you had preexisting health conditions like a weak heart on account of the aforementioned breakers

    An above ground pool like the one in the picture insulates you with a very thick floor of rubber. Here’s an article about exactly what I’m talking about

    How a backyard swimming pool can become an electrical death trap

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    “It wouldn’t look or sound any different. You could jump in, swim around and be fine in the water with the electricity but once you become the bridge to ground by touching the ladder or rail you’d die,” said the licensed electrician with 20 years of experience.

    • Flying SquidM
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      81 year ago

      Regardless, you still wouldn’t die unless you had preexisting health conditions like a weak heart on account of the aforementioned breakers

      Are you telling me reruns of mystery shows from the 70s lied to me? COLUMBO LIED TO ME?!

      Wait- what about hair dryers?

    • @[email protected]
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      31 year ago

      So , it looks like an inflatable pool - no metal structure nor ladder. Perfectly safe

      … not that I’d want to test that

    • @[email protected]
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      01 year ago

      the only reason why “toaster + bathtub” means death is because your body is in contact with the bathtub, which is grounded

      Someone needs to learn about acrylic and fiberglass tubs🤪