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What happens when an extension cord falls into water

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  • #31 9626343
    zimny8
    Level 33  
    With these fish is also a strange thing, because I heard how they poached on the lake. There was a low-voltage line running over the cove, the clever ones hooked the wires and into the water, all the fish on top, I know from a verified source a colleague in the power industry does and they caught them hot. So it must be some other technology, some solution what protects the fish, well I imagine for example a grid in a circle in the water with zero potential and inside electrodes with R,S,T phases. Interesting, maybe someone knows how it works :) .
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  • #32 9626534
    tomek10861
    Level 27  
    They must have pulled this line through this pond somehow. As far as I know on this subject are just submerged the appropriate size plates in the water, but whether they are surrounded by a net connected to the zero - I do not know.
    Greetings
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  • #33 9626669
    D214d3k
    Level 39  
    Just put the phase electrode in a grounded cage and the phase will not escape. Heating certainly works on the principle of closely spaced electrodes so the circuit closes in a small area. Probably this is an area that the fish cannot access. There is nothing to compare with 1 phase of the line possible even SN thrown into the lake where the drain was only to the ground. To dispel all doubts about the pool you need to take measurements :) . It's summer vacation so it's not possible because maybe some school would take up the baton of measuring in class? :) .
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  • #34 9626790
    tomek10861
    Level 27  
    D214d3k wrote:
    It's summer vacation so it's not possible because maybe some school would take up the baton of measuring in class? :) .
    Holidays, that is, pool season :D My pool (similar in size to the one in the photo) is already standing unfolded. But neither 230V nor electric shepherd I have no intention to connect :D Greetings.
  • #35 9626816
    luke666
    Level 33  
    kidu22 wrote:
    Have a seperation trafo
    At 230V it would not help if there is insulation from the ground.

    kidu22 wrote:
    or NN
    Those would be dead by now.
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When an extension cord falls into water, several outcomes are possible depending on the electrical setup and the water's properties. A short circuit may occur, potentially tripping circuit breakers if present. However, if the water is not conductive enough (soft water) or if the extension cord lacks proper grounding, the risk of electrocution for individuals nearby may be minimal. Discussions highlight that while the current may flow through the water, the resistance and the distance from the source can reduce the danger. Nonetheless, it is emphasized that such situations are inherently risky and should be avoided, as even low currents can be harmful under certain conditions. The presence of Residual Current Devices (RCDs) can provide additional safety, but their effectiveness depends on the specific circumstances, including the insulation of the pool and the water's conductivity.
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