I wanted to pass along to you an EC&M e-book, which is a compilation of technical articles from EC&M. It's called A Lethal Combination - Real-world examples of why electricity and water don't mix. I hope you find it has value.
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I wanted to pass along to you an EC&M e-book, which is a compilation of technical articles from EC&M. It's called A Lethal Combination - Real-world examples of why electricity and water don't mix. I hope you find it has value.
Mike Eby is the Senior Director of Content at EC&M.
 There’s no doubt that more careful inspection and stringent maintenance/testing of bonding & grounding and ground fault protection systems near or in bodies of water are crucial for the everyday safety of swimmers and those working in environments around water that could become electrified. Corrosion and deteriorated bonding and grounding connections often expose swimmers to shock and electrocution hazards. Missing or damaged GFCI devices do the same. Many times, faulty connections can be traced back to the use and installation of non-listed connectors and poor workmanship, which ultimately lead to a breakdown in the overall protective system. So whether it’s a pool repairman’s electrocution, a town being forced to close its pools after shock incidents are reported, or unsuspecting boaters or homeowners receiving fatal electric shocks in or around water, the content in this e-book takes readers through codes and standards revisions that affect these type of scenarios, presents the electrical theory behind the requirements, and allows electrical professionals to make more informed decisions about whether they are doing enough to protect the public from harm. - Mike Eby
In this issue:
- Pool Shock Peril Resurfaces
- The Case of the Houseboat Electrocution
- The Case of the Do-It-Yourself Home Electrocution
- Electricity and Water: A Volatile Mix
Click here or on the image to read or download the full PDF (25pages).
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