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Topic - Stray Voltage
Subject - StreetZaps - Shocking But True

May 19, 2011
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Shocking But True, Any Metal Object Can Shock

 

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The StreetZaps site continues to be a great resource for articles and information which can reduce the year round risk of injury and fatality from contact voltage shocking or electrocution resulting from damaged or tampered wiring.

Contact Voltage is a chronic hidden hazard that can cause injury or death to unsuspecting pedestrians, dog walkers, and their pets. Be aware that any metal or electrical street fixture may present a potential hazard, if the street itself or its above ground electrical equipment is damaged.  A fixture may be pernicious in spite of appearing visibly intact or in the case of lights, un-illuminated.   While moisture from rain, ice, snow, or extreme heat can pose the greatest likelihood of a shocking, the risk occurs irrespective of external conditions.  In sum, pedestrians are urged to be on guard and attempt to make more prudent, free standing, non-conductive contact whenever possible.

Avoid tying your dog's leash or leaning/locking your bike onto a lamppost which may appear intact, even un-illuminated, but could possibly be leaking voltage.  Non-conductive objects and surfaces, unless salted, are always safer options year-round for you and your dog.

Lamppost poles and their compartments are a possible source of shock as thieves and vandals can easily access the electrical connections at their base.

Pedestrians should be aware that an ajar or missing panel or one with a protuberant plug constitutes significant warnings of tampering/risk.  When the photo cell is damaged internally, a lamppost compartment can leak voltage ... whether or NOT it is illuminated, even when appearing to be fully intact.

 

For more information visit StreetZaps: http://www.streetzaps.com/

 

 

 

 

 

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  • I've been carrying my Ideal tester with me whenever i go to a ball park or take the kids to the museums in DC and just check randon light posts and fences for voltage. Found a hot light pole at a police station in NW Washigton last year! reported it to the station but can't confirm they ever did anything about it.

    Mark Key   May 21 2011, 10:06 am EDT

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