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AlienDNA
03-08-2006, 07:36 PM
Okay, not techincally an autocross, but here goes anyhow.

1) When repairing an electrical appliance, it is best to shut off the power. Or at least, you know, switch off the appliance...

2) None of the pain relieving medications in my household alleviate electrocution induced headaches.

Technically speaking, I have learned these lessons before. I believe previous "learning" experiences, however, may have damaged my long-term memory.
h-bomb
03-08-2006, 09:39 PM
Yeah - there's no medicine to cure boiled blood... Sorry to hear you got shocked. You'll likely need liquids and rest to fully recover.
soloZ
03-08-2006, 10:14 PM
Dude what are you doing down there my lights flickered. just kidding are you ok as far as I know everything gets shut off if your not certain what circut your looking at.
AlienDNA
03-08-2006, 10:59 PM
Hehehe - I'm fine, arm's a little sore and a bit of a headache, my pride took more of a beating than my body. Heck, having grown up on a farm, I can guarantee you I've zapped myself worse before. I guess as long as I keep doing it right-handed I'll be fine. :D
John Powell
03-09-2006, 12:24 AM
Heck, having grown up on a farm, I can guarantee you I've zapped myself worse before.Yeah, nothing will wake you up like backing into an electric fence. :eek: