2006-07-29 19:15:01 · 13 answers · asked by andeegi 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
yess as the water u might be usin will have impurities such as minerals etc. which makes it a good conductor
therefore the electricity can be transmitted through the house into the water system and then ultimately in to your body
**hope that doesn't happen to you or anyone**
2006-07-30 09:35:05 · answer #1 · answered by bz_co0l@rogers.com 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think you can. I have heard of people getting shocked while on the telephone, at the kitchen sink, while cooking at the stove, and at the washer while doing clothes. So, I don't think the shower is going to give you any protection at all. Usually lightning will travel along the exterior of a house or will travel through the lines and knock out things like a ceiling fan, television set, radios, computers, etc. My advice would be to cut off the above mentioned items-un plug them, stay dressed and away from water and remain in the middle of your house during a storm. Good time to crawl up in bed and read a book or take a nap.
2006-07-29 19:27:04 · answer #2 · answered by caprockblue 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can get shocked if you take a shower during a thunderstorm. You can aslo get struck by lightning if you are using the sink in the kitchen and talking on the phone too.
2006-07-30 05:22:08 · answer #3 · answered by wiz_on_line 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theoretically, yes. However, most homes that were built after the 1950's require that the plumbing be grounded. That means that all the piping (metal) that leads from the ground to your shower head has to be grounded just so that you will not be shocked.
Most new homes now use PVC, a plastic pipe, which does not transfer electricity.
Worst case scenario, if you do get electrocuted during a shower, at least you will be clean when the paramedics come. :)
2006-07-29 19:23:09 · answer #4 · answered by Loc P 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-03-16 21:27:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-07-30 04:38:38 · answer #6 · answered by n 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible, but highly unlikely. The lightning strike would have to hit a water line coming into your house for this to happen, but why take chances?
2006-07-29 19:20:16 · answer #7 · answered by Jimmy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if an exposed pipe or faucet somewhere close to ur house gets stuck, then the current will most likely travel through all near piping lines and houses. isn't that just SHOCKING?!?!
2006-07-29 19:24:04 · answer #8 · answered by barneys_assasin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You most certainly can. People have died that way.
It's highly unlikely to happen if your house is grounded (and pretty much all houses are grounded), but it's still theoretically possible.
2006-07-29 19:18:15 · answer #9 · answered by extton 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They did this experiment on Myth Busters. Yes
you probably can! They tried it through telephone
as well. Their dummy doll caught on fire~!
2006-07-29 19:20:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋