Is it OK to use the computer. Is it OK to have fans blowing on you, with hair wet and wet shirt, in the house during an electrical storm?
2006-07-10 08:48:15 · 4 answers · asked by vic 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
It's okay to use the computer in terms of your safety, but it isn't a good idea. If the storm causes a power surge you could lose your computer. I always turn mine off and unplug it whenever there is a bad storm. I have a very good surge protector, but I'm not willing to take any chances.
My father always told us that it was a bad idea to use any of the plumbing in both kitchen and bath during a thunderstorm, because they could cause a shock....but that would apply even if your clothes were dry.
Another precaution, though it doesn't have anything to do with wet clothes, is to stay off the phone. Lightning can and does hit phone lines and you can get quite a shock if it does. Cordless phones and cell phones are okay as they aren't connected to anything.
That may be more than you wanted to know :-), but I tend to give detailed answers.
2006-07-10 09:57:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
All of that is safe..assuming you aren't dripping water on the computer
2006-07-10 15:52:31 · answer #2 · answered by dwh12345 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, with questions such as yours, I'm amazed civilization has even survived as long as it has. You get the dumb shi t award for the day. Congratulations!
2006-07-10 15:58:52 · answer #3 · answered by i_troll_therefore_i_am 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a guy did all that on csi and was electrocuted, except the storm i think
2006-07-10 15:52:32 · answer #4 · answered by hyacinth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋