My lights have been flickering alot the last couple of weeks, ( I thought it was because of the fridgid weather) and in the shower this morning I went to turn the knob for more hot water and got shocked. This I discovered only happened when the lights were dimmed. What could be the problem? Is it serious?
2007-02-06 02:59:19 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
PS The shock wasn't serious.
2007-02-06 03:04:58 · update #1
the lights flickering could be caused by a loose connection in the fuse or circuit breaker box. and when the temperature drops metal contracts and the loose connection would get worse. also the electrical panel is grounded to your cold water pipe where the pipe enters the house. you need to have your landlord get an electrician out there to check the electrical system out right away. don't just assume that it was a static shock, in this case, better safe, than dead. please do this today, good luck.
2007-02-06 04:33:35 · answer #1 · answered by car dude 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call your landlord NOW. If you got an electrical shock in the shower something serious is wrong and they need to see about it. Do not wait.
2007-02-06 03:03:29 · answer #2 · answered by al 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in case you do call the city and performance the inspector out, and that is deemed risky or a risky difficulty, be prepared to bypass by way of very truth the valuables should be close down and condemned. also, i'm certain the owner may be really peeved at you for ratting them out as being slum lords and under no circumstances taking care of a unfavorable difficulty. Is it well worth it to stay there and performance a fireplace? i do no longer imagine of so!
2016-11-25 20:09:29 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course this is serious if you turned the hot water on and got shocked..Why wouldn't you think it is serious..contact him immediately and tell him what is happening.
2007-02-06 03:04:28 · answer #4 · answered by goodies100 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'd say that was pretty frackin serious. You need to contact your lanlord ASAP, and don't let him give you the run around. Tell him it need fixing right away. You could be seriously injured.
2007-02-06 03:03:50 · answer #5 · answered by bargod 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the landlord.... tell him there's a Short and it's taffecting the water lins / fixtures..... Call an electrician and (if he won't do anything) and deduct the Bill from the rent!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-02-06 03:03:28 · answer #6 · answered by mdlbldrmatt135 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call an electrition now, there is probably a short, and it is coming in contact with your plumbing pipes. this could be very dangerous, to say the least.
2007-02-06 03:04:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lights dimmed?? Have you got a dimmer IN the bathroom? If thats the case it should Not be in there.
2007-02-06 08:38:56 · answer #8 · answered by kon1uk 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Sounds very serious. Can lead to death. Don't wait. Call now.
2007-02-06 03:02:51 · answer #9 · answered by david80 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is could be short and i would tell landlord imediately so he can contact electrician
2007-02-06 03:02:27 · answer #10 · answered by john t 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋