why and is it bad?
2007-03-06 08:30:21 · 6 answers · asked by jeans545454 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Electricity is used to heat the water you use in the shower.
Utility poles that string electical wiring across the country are among the highest-ranking "lightning rods" because of their height.
Lightning is pure electricity. Lightning strikes a utility pole, its current is carried through the wires, down to the power used to heat the water in your water heater and out your shower head, electrocuting you. Think of it as a less-direct hit than someone actually dumping a plugged-in appliance to your bath water.
This is also why it's advised you don't use landline phones during electrical storms, unless you're using a cordless phone; no wires attaching you to the power source.
2007-03-06 08:42:37 · answer #1 · answered by Krista B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good question. The Federation of American Scientists Web site at
http://www.fas.org/reallyready/disabilities/thunderstorms.html
suggests the following if a thunderstorm is likely in your area:
Postpone outdoor activities
Get inside a home, building, or hard top automobile
Shutter windows and secure outside doors
Avoid showering or bathing
Unplug appliances and other electrical items such as computers and turn off air conditioners
There is a likelyhood of electrical shock while showering or taking a bath. It is also unwise to use the land line phone during storms for the same reasons. I hope this helps with your question.
2007-03-06 16:45:39 · answer #2 · answered by 1ofSelby's 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although it is not a very probable event. It is possible for lightning to strike a standpipe outside which may electrify the piping that goes into your house. If you're chilling out in some water and the piping becomes electrified that's some bad medicine.
2007-03-06 16:35:26 · answer #3 · answered by Tim 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Plumbing along with electrical wires and telephone lines are great conductors for lightening! See the NOAA Lightening Safety website listed below.
2007-03-06 16:46:25 · answer #4 · answered by TamarAnn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I would not reccomend it. If lightning were to strike your house than it would'nt be good, see...lightning and water don't mix very well. For example if you were in the bath and someone threw a hair dyer at you, you would be electricuted. Same thing with lightning
2007-03-10 16:29:11 · answer #5 · answered by Harts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think it is......where did you hear that?
2007-03-06 16:35:10 · answer #6 · answered by muffinlover515 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋