Will the steam of the shower conduct electricity and get me electrecuted?
2007-12-23 10:51:18 · 23 answers · asked by Saritta 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
If you break the bulb you may get cut. The electric can not jump the air gap if the bulb fixture is overhead. Steam is not a conductor, it is made up of tiny airborne mist that the charge vaporizes the mist to nothing.
2007-12-23 11:34:57 · answer #1 · answered by blueridgemotors 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the electrical parts are covered. You can touch a bulb without much danger, it's just hot. It won't electrocute you though because the electrons are confiscated by the rubber covering on the wires, the ceiling, and the glass bulb, which if breaks, makes the light bulb not function and will therefore stop working. Your safe unless there's a hole in the ceiling and the wiring is stripped.
Plus, I believe the electricity from the bulb would have a hard time traveling through the steam. I don't think anything will happen even if the wiring is stripped because the water molecules are too far apart.
Just don't touch any exposed parts of the bulb or wiring, and you should be fine.
2007-12-23 10:54:49 · answer #2 · answered by Trekky0623 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually. if you are talking about incadenscent bulbs, the insulation in the bulbs keeps steam out...hence....the bulb doesn't stand a chance to burn out. So you won't get shocked.
But as for plugged-in electrical appliances when you shower, it is best to unplug them, because in rare cases, the steam could act almost like water. And you know what water can do when electricity is involved. It is even more dangerous if those appliances have bare wires or frayed wires.
You can reduce the danger of shock by using GFCI outlets in the washroom...which is important especially when you shower when you do not cover the bathtub with a shower curtain.
2007-12-23 10:59:13 · answer #3 · answered by charlessmith702210@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I agree that white doesn't have to be an option. Since this is a bathroom, you could try light blues and greens, and maybe even yellow and sandy colors- if that's what you like. Some years ago I bought a travel trailer that SOMEONE had painted this blinding white and screaming yellow. I would guess that was about the size of your bathroom. I went with an eggshell blue, a slightly darker blue, and a lilac when I repainted it. And it looked pretty good!
2016-05-26 01:41:38 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everybody so far has missed the point. A bare light bulb is not a good idea in a bathroom, because the glass is thin and easily broken, and you may be walking around barefoot.
If light fixtures and other electrical devices are correctly installed according to the electrical code, electrical hazards are slight. But you can cut yourself up on broken glass.
Best idea is to have light fixtures with some kind of shield or globe to protect the thin bulb.
2007-12-23 11:11:35 · answer #5 · answered by aviophage 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Water doesn't really conduct electricity. It's the minerals in it that do. So no, check your local municipality for occupancy violations, but I'm more than sure It's fine as long as it is secured to the wall. " Is the light fixture affixed?"
2007-12-23 11:02:16 · answer #6 · answered by jamerican01 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just don't try to shower inside of a big light bulb.
2007-12-23 10:53:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
You should send that question to Mythbusters.
But I seriously doubt it...the water molecules in steam aren't close enough together to conduct electricity.
2007-12-23 10:54:02 · answer #8 · answered by Heather 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No ul be fine. A light bulb once exploded while I was in the bath and the glass from it ended up in the bath and well.. im still here!
2007-12-23 10:54:31 · answer #9 · answered by Sunshinelollipops 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no lol if it bothers u so much just get a smaller light bulb always works! hahaha u crack me up
good luck babe<3
2007-12-23 10:54:50 · answer #10 · answered by ash-ash 59 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋