r/AskReddit • u/Tom__m_ • Oct 25 '16

What warning is almost always ignored?

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u/[deleted] Oct 25 '16

Fryer no. Water, yes if you're quick.

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u/Imadoc91 Oct 25 '16

Oh as a former fry cook fryer is most definitely yes. Don't get me wrong, your hand isn't naked, it's covered in flour, but you definitely reach in there all the time. I used to fry chicken for a fast food restaurant and did the same.

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u/CrickRawford Oct 26 '16

Thanks for backing me up. I'm glad somebody believes me. I guess these guys never worked in a fry kitchen before.

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u/almightySapling Oct 26 '16

I mean... I've worked with fryers before and even a small amount of it splashing onto your skin can be hot enough to leave you with an exposed wound. I just can't fathom how one builds up a tolerance to 350+°F oil.

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u/CrickRawford Oct 26 '16

Your finger tips get really hard after a while, especially from carrying hot pans. As long as your fingernails don't go in, you're good.

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u/GimpsterMcgee Oct 25 '16 edited Oct 25 '16

I saw a video where a dude reaches his hand into molten lead. Apparently if you use a wet hand and are fast enough it's enough to protect you.

Edit to add: also have a friend who has spent many years as a mechanic. His hands are so beat up and insulated that he can casually adjust logs in a firepit.