and runs back up the leak stream to the bathtup that I am standing in. Will I be killed or will the breaker trip before I die? Will a GFCI breaker solve this problem?
2006-12-20 13:28:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
the possibility of dying are quite real in this scenario. a gfci will be your best source of living through this. they are designed exactly for this purpose. this seems like a pretty specific question. are you trying to do away with somebody and make it look like an accident? bt the way, for the other answer, ther are gfci breakers for 240 volt situations.
2006-12-20 13:41:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are serious about this...you better wash at the basin. You are in a very DANGEROUS situation. The only thing that will solve this problem is to get it fixed. You could throw the breaker to the dryer when you shower but this is like playing Russian Roulette. I gather that repairing the leak is not possible or you would have done it. Yes, you will be electrocuted. No, you need more than a GFCI for this situation. Apparently there are GFCI's for 220V, that work in milliseconds, however, don't take a chance with your life.
Do you rent? The landlord needs to bring this up to Code. If you own your home, somehow get the money to have a Licensed plumber repair the leak. Good Luck!!!!!!!
2006-12-20 13:45:21 · answer #2 · answered by intrepid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hope you have your life insurance paid up. someone will be collecting it. a gfci plug is great, only it doesn't work on a 220 plug. they are designed for 110, such as a regular socket. it should be in at least two locations, bathrooms and kitchen outletsa should be gfci breakers or plugs to prevent electrocution, but are no guarantee for common sense. if you have a 220 outlet within reach of a bathroom, have your electrical system checked by an electrician. it may need to have the plug moved.
2006-12-20 13:46:22 · answer #3 · answered by de bossy one 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still be shocked if you have a GFCI. I think that the standards for GFCIs are set so that they need to trip with 5 seconds of when a leak is detected. GFCIs don't work instantaneously or make it impossible to be electrocuted.
2006-12-20 13:51:09 · answer #4 · answered by the4biddendonut 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Why tempt fate.
Believe it's NEC code requirement to have all receptacles within six feet of a drain to be GFCI type or on a ground fault protected circuit.
2006-12-21 02:55:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There might be a GFCI for 220V, but I've never seen one.
Lookit......fix the leak. Problem solved.
2006-12-20 13:37:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lets say you should fix the problem, and not try anything to cut corners... That way you will stay alive when you shower.
2006-12-20 13:43:53 · answer #7 · answered by HVAC Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you'd be o.k. if you put the pulleys in.
2006-12-20 16:15:36 · answer #8 · answered by car dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋