2006-07-28 16:14:33 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
No. It is nearly impossible for you to experience any kind of electrical current from a lightening strike while in the bathtub. Lightening always seeks the "path of least resistence" between the sky and the ground. Modern day homes are built so that the metal pipes and wiring that might be able to transfer lightening strikes are heavy insulated- the best insulation being the roof and wooden frame of the house itself. The result is that houses, generally speaking, are terrible conductors, and lightening cannot at all easily pass through them. Therefore, since lightening is looking for the easiest way possible to get from one point to another, it generally "goes around" homes. Even if your house was to take a direct lightening hit, which is very rare, the current would instantly be spread throughout the entire house, making it a non-threatening electrical charge. Generally speaking, you are safe inside during lightening storms. Now a bit of trivia- the vast majority of times that lightening is able to enter a home, about 9 out of 10, it is through a phone line- so unplug dial-up modems during storms! The other 10% or so of occurances where lightening damages a home is usually when a nearby powerline is hit and the power "surges" through the lines, which can blow up lightbulbs, TV's, and other small appliances. Even then though, you are not in any real danger.
2006-07-28 16:29:44 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You can get electrocuted even if you're not in the bath, and being in a tub full of water (excellent conductor of electricity) is one of the worst places you could be.
2006-07-28 16:17:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
certainly the issue is with your plumbing. on account that copper pipes are conductive, and that they shuttle from the water substantial or properly head to all areas of your place. If lightening have been to surge present day into the floor in this way of way that it favorite to shuttle alongside the pipe, then all people touching a faucet or sitting in a shower could be in risk. comparable is genuine for telephone strains in the journey that your receiver is the under pressure out type.
2016-12-10 16:50:54 · answer #3 · answered by zolinski 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been told just recent, bathing or dishes during a lighting storm if you have metal pipes can be "rough" if struck. PVC pipes are ok
2006-07-28 16:19:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the lightning could strike your house and conduct through a pipe which connects to your bath.
2006-07-28 16:20:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What Daniel said, but also take into consideration most newer homes have PVC pipes and non-metal tubs.
2006-07-29 01:08:33 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get struck by lightening anywhere.... even in bed.
If the pipes were metal and went underground, then they would be grounded. don't worry aboutt hings like that.
2006-07-29 02:47:33 · answer #7 · answered by hyperhealer3 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I believe so. You would also want to get off the phone as well.
2006-07-28 16:24:14 · answer #8 · answered by no nickname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, especially when you haven't taken a bath for a long time.
2006-07-28 16:17:50 · answer #9 · answered by fakemoonlandings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes electrical currents can carry to the tub water
2006-07-28 16:17:18 · answer #10 · answered by atothezizzle13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋