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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: garry22 on October 02, 2012, 04:50:04 pm

Title: Check your electrics!
Post by: garry22 on October 02, 2012, 04:50:04 pm

I've just seen this...

http://www.itv.com/news/london/update/2012-10-02/carpet-cleaner-dies-after-electrocution-in-putney-house/

Title: Re: Check your electrics!
Post by: John Kelly on October 02, 2012, 05:09:21 pm

I keep bleating on about this but people don't listen. Have your gear PAT tested and use an RCD. An RCD may have saved this poor sod.

Title: Re: Check your electrics!
Post by: Griffus on October 02, 2012, 05:13:41 pm

I have to admit rarely using an RCD.

I used to all the time but have just got out of the habit.

I think I'll get back in to the habit after reading this.

Title: Re: Check your electrics!
Post by: *Hector* on October 02, 2012, 05:23:48 pm

All the homeowner was worried about was the fact that half his house would need rewiring...
 :o :o

Nice to know we are appreciated eh??

 :P :P

Title: Re: Check your electrics!
Post by: Andrew Briscoe on October 02, 2012, 07:03:39 pm

Quote from: John Kelly on October 02, 2012, 05:09:21 pm

I keep bleating on about this but people don't listen. Have your gear PAT tested and use an RCD. An RCD may have saved this poor sod.

Where would i plug this into my Max 470 John ?  ;D

Title: Re: Check your electrics!
Post by: Neil Jones on October 02, 2012, 07:54:22 pm

Can't wait to clean the chaise longue I have booked in for Thursday now   :(

Title: Re: Check your electrics!
Post by: Deep Cleaning Solutions on October 02, 2012, 08:53:36 pm

I always use a Rcd plug, it is easy to forget that most solution hose's have metal strands going all the way through them.I had a problem with one of my machines a few years back on a job, i kept getting pains in my hand ,thouht nothing of it tbh, thought it was a touch of rsi.When i went to fill up with more water i put my hand in the tank to take out a bit of debris and felt this tingling in my hand.The next day i took my machine apart and found there was a leak through the heating element, i got it fixed it and pat tested.I have no idea why it was only a small shock and i don't think a pat test would of picked it up anyway, but i was very lucky.Rcd plugs are certainly not full proof in my experience, but they are a must, buy the best one you can afford and don't take any risks.

Title: Re: Check your electrics!
Post by: brianbarber on October 03, 2012, 07:32:11 pm

I started using these with my porty,especially in older houses with old fuse boxes.....jeez, don't bear thinking about!
water and electric.....not a good combo....!


Mr B