[D31] Electric Shock Drownings TV Special

D C *Mac* Macdonald k2gkk@hotmail.com
Fri, 16 Sep 2005 15:36:59 +0000


The following was provided by my brother-in-law,
an avid saltwater sportfisherman and boater in
addition to being an electrical contractor:

* D C "Mac" Macdonald, AP *
* Grand Lake (OK) S & P S *
*  Oklahoma City S & P S  *

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Electric Shock Drownings TV Special

"Electric Shock Drownings" in fresh water marinas will be the subject of
a special on TV Magazine "Inside Edition" to be aired this Friday, Sept,
16.  Go to this link for the station and time in your area:

http://www.insideedition.com/Default.aspx?tabid=51

We have examined over 50 fatalities and injuries caused by undetected
ground faults in marina shore power systems. This TV presentation will
define the problem, the effect on swimmers, and suggest possible
solutions.

This short TV segment will leave some unanswered questions. You are
welcome to contact us for more information, and we would appreciate
hearing your comments. Please forward this notice to others who may be
interested.

Information provided by Jim Shafer.
kp2r@bellsouth.net