[garry22]

I've just seen this...

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

[John Kelly]

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.

[Griffus]

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.

[*Hector*]

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

Nice to know we are appreciated eh??

 

[Andrew Briscoe]

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 ? 

[Neil Jones]

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

[Deep Cleaning Solutions]

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.

[brianbarber]

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