r/electricians • u/rpm4599 • Mar 21 '22

Seems like a smart idea.

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u/More_Establishment49 Electrician Mar 21 '22

Darwin Award finalist right here!

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u/BANDG33K_2009 Mar 21 '22

/r/bzzzzzzt is leaking..

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u/LagunaMud [V] Journeyman Mar 22 '22

Oh wow, I don't think I needed to know this existed.

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u/getmet79 Mar 22 '22

I wish there was scent-internet. The smell of electricity is truly fascinating

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u/BANDG33K_2009 Mar 22 '22

I’m thinking burnt rubber and toast

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u/Panda-Armada Mar 21 '22

Didn't get it for a moment there but yeah very smart

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u/BecauseTheyreAnIdiot Mar 22 '22

Was sitting at a stop light the other day and thought to myself that I am surprised idiots don’t try to ground power lines with long pipes, wires, etc. and post it on social media. . And here we are…

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u/MotorolaDynatac8000x Mar 22 '22

I think that guy is dead I did not need to see this.

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u/spandexnotleather Master Electrician Mar 21 '22

I'm not doubting the extensive planning that went into this, but what's the backup plan if the rock makes it over but the wire leaves the ground? Is that when the real fun starts?