Is it safe for the electrician to carry out electrical repairs outdoors during heavy downpour? Explain.

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asked Nov 13, 2017 in Physics by jisu zahaan (28,760 points) 26 377 819

Is it safe for the electrician to carry out electrical repairs outdoors during heavy downpour? Explain.

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answered Nov 13, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) 61 411 949

No, it is very risky and unsafe for the electrician to carry out electrical repairs outdoors during heavy downpour because rain water contains dissolved salts. Therefore, rain water can conduct electricity. The electrician may get electrical shocks while working outdoors during rain. 

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