Jack Peterson Posted November 25, 2018 Posted November 25, 2018 So it is lunch time and we are off to the Outlaws for the Fiesta Lunch, I guess (because it has been quiet) either many are hungover or you are all out Anyway see you all later 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonjack2847 Posted November 25, 2018 Posted November 25, 2018 No not out, just a family day at home as usual on a Sunday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted November 25, 2018 Author Posted November 25, 2018 4 hours ago, Jack Peterson said: we are off to the Outlaws for the Fiesta Lunch, And that turned into a right Fiasco of badness all round, When arrived at 11.45 Total confusion was paramount, Seems our 16 year old nephew had been taken to hospital because he was Electrocuted. His Stand fan was not obviously checked by anyone in the House and had at least 6 small but deadly cuts ( Breaks) in the cable and he had hung the cable over his bed frame ( which is metal) and Cotcha. At this time he is in ICU at SUMC here in Dumaguete and has a slightly more than 50/50 chance of being OK Now of course I am so sorry to hear this BUT for Goodness sake 30+ peso (If that) for a roll of Insulation tape, Now it could turn out at 400.000 peso in Hospital Bills, When we called in I gave a promissory note to cover the 30.000 bill already incurred and made the 15.000 downpayment for this Mornings episode. Why oh Why can't people just think with their heads and not just trust nothing is ever going to go wrong. A slightly damp cloth to clean the cable would have given the clue UH, Uh, something wrong here. Of course, now we find an Old Electric Cabinet and fuses mended with Tie wire, no cut off box and the thermal inline fuse removed from the fan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary D Posted November 25, 2018 Posted November 25, 2018 I'm sure I've said it before, more people die of electricution in the floods than drown. I'm supprised he's in hostpital, usually when you get a belt you shrug it off or die. EHV will give you burns but not normally 240Vac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum Support Old55 Posted November 25, 2018 Forum Support Posted November 25, 2018 I'm sorry to hear about the youngster being electrocuted. Gary is right this it much too common and easily avoided with a little awareness and common sense. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted November 25, 2018 Author Posted November 25, 2018 (edited) 10 hours ago, Gary D said: . I'm supprised he's in hostpital, He is in ICU as what ever happened was bad ( No circuit break at all, cable still live when Found) and he underwent surgery to a damaged Artery. I will know more later Edited November 25, 2018 by Jack Peterson must get a new spell check LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Peterson Posted December 4, 2018 Author Posted December 4, 2018 (edited) On 11/26/2018 at 7:54 AM, Jack Peterson said: he underwent surgery to a damaged Artery. I will know more later After a week in a Coma JM (Our nephew passed away Yesterday at about 3pm His Internal organs were very badly damaged. ( beyond repair) RIP Young Man These are the Last Photos I have of him at Azons & His Birthday party Early November, A Pointless, stupid Accident all for the cost of a roll of Electrical Insulation tape and a properly maintained control Box. Sad day for all the Family, Let's hope lessons are learned. Never underestimate the Power of Electricity ( Even here) Edited December 4, 2018 by Jack Peterson added a little 2 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Hounddriver Posted December 4, 2018 Posted December 4, 2018 3 hours ago, Jack Peterson said: Let's hope lessons are learned. We can hope. May he R.I.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bastonjock Posted December 4, 2018 Posted December 4, 2018 Sorry for your loss , I've seen the standard of Philippines electrics and ive decided to rewire my house , I'll do it to UK standard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDDavao II Posted December 4, 2018 Posted December 4, 2018 Very sorry to hear he's gone, Jack. Such a simple thing and so much heartache from it. My condolences. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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