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 WakeboardrB
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 Taking a shower during a thunderstorm 
#14726087 - 07/06/11 03:46 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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I've got to be somewhere in about an hour and desperately need to take a shower, but it's STORMING like a motherfucker right now. Torrential rain, really close lightening and thunder, the whole shabang. And it's not going to let up for at least the next 2-3 hours.
Anyways, I remember mythbusters did a test to see if it was safe to take a shower during a lightning storm, but I can't remember the results.
Is it safe? Last thing I want to do is fry myself.
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: WakeboardrB]
#14726117 - 07/06/11 03:50 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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it was plausible (that you die).
that episode was on either yesterday or the day before.
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Epilson Lyrae
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wear a condom.
But seriously, it would be a freak accident if you were killed by lightning in the shower.
Odds are in your favor.
Roll the dice and be clean young hippie.
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: Epilson Lyrae] 1
#14726201 - 07/06/11 04:01 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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A thunderstorm has never stopped me from taking a shower 
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: WakeboardrB]
#14726207 - 07/06/11 04:02 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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If lightning hits those pipes while you're directly under that stream of water it might be plausible. I recall a Rescue 911 account where some chic was washing her hands in a sink and got hit by the lightning. It could happen.
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WakeboardrB
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: F0SS1L] 1
#14726210 - 07/06/11 04:02 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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Ok, shower I will.
And rest assured, if I die, I'll haunt your asses.
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: WakeboardrB] 1
#14726239 - 07/06/11 04:08 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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i thought this thread was going to be about showering outside in the rain.
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: danielx] 1
#14726281 - 07/06/11 04:17 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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Why waste the water when you could walk outside naked with a bar of soap?
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: Newbie]
#14726305 - 07/06/11 04:22 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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Quote:
Newbie said:
Rescue 911
Fuck yeah, you're old school too! 
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: shLong]
#14726306 - 07/06/11 04:23 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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Fuckin' A right...
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: Newbie] 1
#14726315 - 07/06/11 04:24 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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 That was back when Shatner was on Tuesday and Robert Stack was on Wednesdays...
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: shLong]
#14726330 - 07/06/11 04:28 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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hahahaha!!!!!ya'll are old school
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: shLong]
#14726343 - 07/06/11 04:32 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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I still remember the introduction. My little sister and I used to watch that show all the time. In fact, the episode about the kid choking on a hot dog inspired me to complete a red cross basic aid course at a very young age. I've kept up with my cpr certification for the most part, too.
Shower, silly.
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: al.ly]
#14726354 - 07/06/11 04:35 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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My fav was the kid huffing butane. One of the ones that actually died on the show...911 didn't help
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WakeboardrB
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: Patlal]
#14726572 - 07/06/11 05:16 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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Quote:
Patlal said:
Why waste the water when you could walk outside naked with a bar of soap?
Water comes from the local reservoir, that got just as much rain as we did here. Plus I don't think my neighbors would appreciate a naked man rubbing himself down in the front yard.
I'm still alive though and that's all that matters.
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: WakeboardrB]
#14726662 - 07/06/11 05:33 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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Before this thread, I would never have thought twice about taking a shower during a thunderstorm.
Don't you have a lightning rod though?
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: WakeboardrB]
#14726670 - 07/06/11 05:34 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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Are you kidding mang? all those copper pipes are connected and water flows through them.
When in a thunderstorm:
--unplug your computer
--don't answer the phone
--no showering/bathing
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: Wiccan_Seeker]
#14726703 - 07/06/11 05:40 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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Quote:
Wiccan_Seeker said:
Are you kidding mang? all those copper pipes are connected and water flows through them.
When in a thunderstorm:
--unplug your computer
--don't answer the phone
--no showering/bathing
Get a surge protector.
Use a cordless phone.
But what are the odds of the lightning hitting your copper pipes instead of the lightning rod?
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: Wiccan_Seeker] 1
#14726711 - 07/06/11 05:41 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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Quote:
Wiccan_Seeker said:
Are you kidding mang? all those copper pipes are connected and water flows through them.
When in a thunderstorm:
--unplug your computer
--don't answer the phone
--no showering/bathing
no Golf, no fencing, no hitachi magic wand, no fun 
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: ifoundwaldo]
#14726895 - 07/06/11 06:14 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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--Get a surge protector.
If lightning strikes close, the EMP will cause induction, especially in running drives and chips and fuck them up even without the powerline being hit. A friend who works as a CGI professional lost $20,000 worth of work and hardware that way.
--Use a cordless phone.
DECT phones are super easy to listen into. Like people used to listen to the police channel, now they snoop their neighborhoods DECT phones. You'd need one with serious encryption.
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: Wiccan_Seeker]
#14726929 - 07/06/11 06:19 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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Quote:
Wiccan_Seeker said:
Are you kidding mang? all those copper pipes are connected and water flows through them.
When in a thunderstorm:
--unplug your computer
--don't answer the phone
--no showering/bathing
Never thought of this!
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: Wiccan_Seeker]
#14726931 - 07/06/11 06:20 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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Quote:
Wiccan_Seeker said:
--Get a surge protector.
If lightning strikes close, the EMP will cause induction, especially in running drives and chips and fuck them up even without the powerline being hit. A friend who works as a CGI professional lost $20,000 worth of work and hardware that way.
--Use a cordless phone.
DECT phones are super easy to listen into. Like people used to listen to the police channel, now they snoop their neighborhoods DECT phones. You'd need one with serious encryption.
My phone calls are not that interesting, I have no clue why anyone would want to listen in on them...
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why is sticking DMT and butter up your butthole not okay?
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i only want to hear about hard cocks
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: Shroomerited]
#14727008 - 07/06/11 06:32 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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Never thought of this!
In addition to that I also close the blinds and/or curtains in case a close strike turns the window into a hail of razor sharp glass shards.
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y phone calls are not that interesting, I have no clue why anyone would want to listen in on them...
If someone is DECTing they hear the whole neighborhood, including yours.
Oh and the "i have nothing to hide" defense? Think again. What if a burglar listened into your call where you and a friend plan to be out fishing for the weekend?
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: Wiccan_Seeker] 1
#14727020 - 07/06/11 06:35 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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This thread makes me not want to play world of war craft in the shower when it's storming outside..
Now I gotta get a cordless headset
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: Wiccan_Seeker]
#14727051 - 07/06/11 06:41 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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Quote:
Wiccan_Seeker said:
--Get a surge protector.
If lightning strikes close, the EMP will cause induction, especially in running drives and chips and fuck them up even without the powerline being hit. A friend who works as a CGI professional lost $20,000 worth of work and hardware that way.
--Use a cordless phone.
DECT phones are super easy to listen into. Like people used to listen to the police channel, now they snoop their neighborhoods DECT phones. You'd need one with serious encryption.
Interesting! Man, Wiccan never fails to teach me something.
What you're saying though is that turning off the computer will not necessarily help either.
As the magnetic pulse can generate current in any kind of conductor- doesn't need current to generate current.
And what kind of crazy guy is going to sit outside your house during a thunderstorm to listen in on your conversation? 
Also, you could have a smaller, insulated tub that you put inside your tub during thunderstorms. And just use that tub. 
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: ifoundwaldo]
#14727062 - 07/06/11 06:43 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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There could be a guy, no chance is a good chance.
I know when I'm old and have jewelry in my safe I will have cameras running 24/7
No power means no cameras
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no cameras mean NO JEWLERY 
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: WakeboardrB] 1
#14727084 - 07/06/11 06:48 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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When in a thunderstorm:
-Grab drugs/friends
-Sit on porch
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: ifoundwaldo]
#14727095 - 07/06/11 06:49 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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As the magnetic pulse can generate current in any kind of conductor- doesn't need current to generate current.
True but with running current the effects happen at a further distance from the bolt, as the current in the chips gets "derailed" by the induction effects.
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And what kind of crazy guy is going to sit outside your house during a thunderstorm to listen in on your conversation?
Thats not how it works, you can hook up an antenna to your PC, download DECT cracking software and the phreaking can begin. You can surf DECT calls like you can surf internet radio stations. You can do it at home where your PC stands.
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: Wiccan_Seeker]
#14727113 - 07/06/11 06:52 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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Quote:
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And what kind of crazy guy is going to sit outside your house during a thunderstorm to listen in on your conversation?
Thats not how it works, you can hook up an antenna to your PC, download DECT cracking software and the phreaking can begin. You can surf DECT calls like you can surf internet radio stations. You can do it at home where your PC stands.
I'm still confused. The wavelengths used by cordless phones still have a VERY limited range. I'm not going to listen to a cordless phone conversation halfway around the world from my computer unless someone else is situated very close by the cordless phone I want to listen to.
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: ifoundwaldo]
#14727139 - 07/06/11 06:55 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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Quote:
ifoundwaldo said:
Get a surge protector.
Against lightning? Man, that's like putting buffaloes into dog kennels.
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: ifoundwaldo]
#14727142 - 07/06/11 06:55 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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they hear the whole neighborhood
Not halfway around the world.
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: WakeboardrB] 1
#14727146 - 07/06/11 06:56 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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I always and always will never allow a storm to effect my behavior.
Terrible lightning storm? JUMP IN THE POOL!
I never turn of my electronics or alter my bathing habits due to the weather.
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Re: Taking a shower during a thunderstorm [Re: Doc_T]
#14727230 - 07/06/11 07:08 PM (1 year, 10 months ago) |
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Quote:
Doc_T said:
Quote:
ifoundwaldo said:
Get a surge protector.
Against lightning? Man, that's like putting buffaloes into dog kennels.
The problem is not that the lightning strikes the wire going to your computer.
Because in that case you'd probably blow up the surge protector before you blew the computer.
(Small price to pay IMO.)
The problem is the EMP generated if the lightning strikes close to you.
Which basically corresponds to a big steaming cup of "You're fucked" from what I can gather.
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