NEW EHU BOLLARDS.

[Sam Vimes]

You can all come to your own conclusions about the practice.

However on a personal note at home I use a 50m extension block in the garden. For whatever reason I always plug it into a live socket and switch it on before unrolling it to where ever I need it. Also the shorter extension blocks - the typical 4 way blocks - I always plug into a live socket first. Then again I'm aware of the implications.

 

[Slowtow]

I don't agree it's dangerous, clearly the new bollards add further protection, but it shouldn't detract the caravaner from maintaining good practice in how EHU leads are used and maintained.
An analogy would be like driving with less care and attention just because an airbag is fitted!
We also have to be realistic about how sites are updated, like just about all infrastructure, upgrades are phased in for reasons of practicality, minimal user disruption , affordability etc.

I'm a gold card sparks that works with intake and distribution upto 11kv. If a 230v live cable is left on wet grass it is potentially dangerous.

Does anyone know of any documented incidents of someone getting an electric shock in the circumstances being discussed?

Occured on building sites which is why they can only use 110v. Survivable.
Anyone that says a live 230v cable laying on wet grass is no big deal needs to have more respect for electricity. Its a bit like at our target shooting club where I am a range officer, the amount of times I've heard "its alright mate the safety catch is on" which is when I go red in the face and start shouting naughty words😁

 

[Slowtow]

You can all come to your own conclusions about the practice.

However on a personal note at home I use a 50m extension block in the garden. For whatever reason I always plug it into a live socket and switch it on before unrolling it to where ever I need it. Also the shorter extension blocks - the typical 4 way blocks - I always plug into a live socket first. Then again I'm aware of the implications.

Sam, I need to get you on an ECS course pronto!! Lol!

 

[Sam Vimes]

No thanks. I've felt what volts are like, of varying amounts, and feel I can still recognise them when in contact.

 

[Ukdave2002]

I'm a gold card sparks that works with intake and distribution upto 11kv. If a 230v live cable is left on wet grass it is potentially dangerous.

Occured on building sites which is why they can only use 110v. Survivable.
Anyone that says a live 230v cable laying on wet grass is no big deal needs to have more respect for electricity. Its a bit like at our target shooting club where I am a range officer, the amount of times I've heard "its alright mate the safety catch is on" which is when I go red in the face and start shouting naughty words😁

For clarity, my quote "I don't believe its dangerous" referred to how the site was operated, not the the poor practice of some individuals!!