I have just electrocuted myself

Posted by: Mick P on 07 January 2005

Chaps

Being retired I have the time to do all those little jobs around the house at great liesure.

Today I decided to trim all the overgrown plants in the fish pond. I was snipping away at some weeds with scissors about 3" under the water when a jolt went through my body and I realised that I had accidently cut through an electric cable that powered the water fountain.

I have since repaired the cable, I was fortunate that the cable had plenty of spare length, but Mrs Mick asked if the shock would have killed the fish.

The pond holds 2000 gallons and is rubber butyl so the pond is not earthed as such.

I cannot see any fish swimming but to be fair they lie at the bottom this time of year so I do not see them anyway.

Question

As the cable was cut under the water, do any ofyou electrical bods think the fish have had their chips so to speak.

Regards

Mick
Posted on: 07 January 2005 by Lomo
It sounds as though in between fags you were having a rather gay affair Mick, which serves you right
Posted on: 07 January 2005 by Rico
No no, Lomo - it was Mike with the fags; Mick is with the cutting implements! Cool

Rico - SM/Mullet Audio
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by Berlin Fritz
I'm sure there's no wishfull thinking here our Mikey, but your fried fish thread has certainly pulled in a lot of anglers in a wery sort circuited period of time, innit? "Not in front of the children" I trust, and if you ever need a gas leak checking out, I'm your man, juszt mention my name and you'll get a reduction in your sentence.

Fritz >Von Swanvesta Big Grin
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by Nime
Never assume. Both my pond pumps are mains 250V AC. Mick is damn lucky not to be an ex-Mick!

Fish disappear to the bottom at this time of year. Mrs Nime worries about this a lot. Paricularly as the pond freezes for months on end. She floats odd things in the pond to try and let fresh air reach the water surface. (Whatever keeps her amused) Smile

I hope you removed your water plant trimmings Mick? Or your fish will soon be suffering from gas as well as electricity. Winker

Nime
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by Berlin Fritz
If it's a big iced over pond, yet cut's yerself a nice metre by metre chunk out with an axe, put in a long plank of wood, keeping the last bit out of the water weighted with some bricks etc, then start doing a Ginger Baker on it with some hefty sticks. The nosey foshes coma a looking, you get's yer dinner, and goes home cookin, innit.

Fritz Von Dynamite'stoomessy Smile
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by JonR
quote:
Originally posted by Berlin Fritz:
If it's a big iced over pond, yet cut's yerself a nice metre by metre chunk out with an axe, put in a long plank of wood, keeping the last bit out of the water weighted with some bricks etc, then start doing a Ginger Baker on it with some hefty sticks. The nosey foshes coma a looking, you get's yer dinner, and goes home cookin, innit.

Fritz Von Dynamite'stoomessy Smile


ROFL! Big Grin

Cheers,

JR
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by Nime
Fish are easily concussed by shock waves in the water. They won't come up to see what the racket is. They'll float to the top, belly up.

Now we can add physical assault to the list. Electricity, gas, cats, ice and Herons. It's lucky none of them had their tails trimmed with Mrs Micks scissors!

I was permanently "excused scissors" when I tried to cut piano-wire with my wife's dress-making scissors. Well, the wire was just too hard for my poor old 'indoors emergency' pliers!

It was momentary lapse. I'm not usually so callous with my own vast collecton of tools out in the workshop.

Now my wife keeps her own basic toolbox indoors. Which I am allowed to borrow from. Provided I sign for everything I use. Roll Eyes

Nime Winker
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by JonR
Nime,

Between your marital arrangements and my nephews, suddenly I find that being single is an absolutely privilege and joy! Big Grin

(Sorry)

JR Winker
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by Nime
You don't know what you're missing!

Does he Dear? Big Grin

Nime
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by Mick P
Chaps

I have counted 10 fish swimming......so hopefully no harm done.

Regards

Mick
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by JeremyD
Sorry if someone's already said this - no time to read the thread:

When I worked for an electricity company I was told that if you get a mains shock you should seek medical advice as soon as possible - even if you appear to be uninjured.
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by Mick P
Jeremy

I must confess I do have a lot of pains across my chest and was thinking of giving the doc a phone call.

Regards

Mick
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by Berlin Fritz
quote:
Originally posted by Mick Parry:
Jeremy

I must confess I do have a lot of pains across my chest and was thinking of giving the doc a phone call.

Regards

Not enough Malt John !
Mick
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by cunningplan
quote:
I must confess I do have a lot of pains across my chest and was thinking of giving the doc a phone call.

Regards

Mick


Make sure you take your cheque book for quicker and better treatment Winker
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by DIL
The most expensive pair of gardening shears I could find with google ? Winker Anyone better £19.99

/dl
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by Nime
I wouldn't tempt him. Just see how much damage he can do already with Mrs Mick's scissors.
Swindon wouldn't be safe!

I'd call those "secateurs" myself, not "shears". Do a Google image search for <secateurs> and I think you'll agree. Smile

Nime
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by Deane F
quote:
Originally posted by Mick Parry:
Jeremy

I must confess I do have a lot of pains across my chest and was thinking of giving the doc a phone call.

Regards

Mick


Mick

Unless this is a wind-up, I'd call an ambulance or at least have the doctor visit. Never drive with chest pains.

I hope you wouldn't joke about this Mick.

Deane
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by Mick P
Deane

The pains have gone so all is well.

Regards

Mick
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by Adam Meredith
Mickie (sorry) Scissorhands of Swindon has a certain terrifying ring to it.
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by Nime
Muscular pain from putting your weight on one arm while snipping the tails from your little fishies?

Still worth ringing the quack though Mick.

Nime
Posted on: 08 January 2005 by Berlin Fritz
quote:
Originally posted by Nime:
Muscular pain from putting your weight on one arm while snipping the tails from your little fishies?

Still worth ringing the quack though Mick.

Nime


Yes Mikey, I know plenty of quacks if you need a goodyun, most of them are vets, I'm sure something will come up eventually though !


Fritz Von Churchill loved Champagne for his arthur-Righteous I'm told ? Big Grin
Posted on: 10 January 2005 by JRHardee
Forty-seven responses, and no jokes about separate spurs or star earthing?
Posted on: 10 January 2005 by Mick P
Chaps

I have two fishponds, one in the front garden and one in the back.

I have a RCD fitted to the front pond but not the back one which explains why I got a shock. I am eager to fit another RCD for obvious reasons.

I seem to remember being told in a pub that you should only use one RCD per household.

Is that correct ?

Regards

Mick
Posted on: 10 January 2005 by Rockingdoc
quote:
Originally posted by Deane F:
Unless this is a wind-up, I'd call an ambulance Deane


I'm sure I remember the whole saga from an episode of "Terry and June".
If they are thinking of a re-make, I believe Mr P. would make an excellent substitute for Terry Scott.

BTW, I recall that the term "Two Cs in a K", used to describe TV sitcoms and ads. of that era actually originated from Terry and June.
Posted on: 10 January 2005 by Rockingdoc
quote:
Originally posted by Patrick Dixon:
it really should be permanently connected to a dedicated RCBO in the CU.



Would that be one of the CUs in the Kitchen?