Is there a rationale from science to avoid taking a shower during a thunderstorm?
In: Chemistry
Metal plumbing is supposed to be grounded.
It’s the same reason you don’t want to take a bath with a plugged in toaster. You might become the path to ground as the drain is connceted to ground directly or indirectly.
During a lightning strike – current could attempt a path from the shower head to the drain. With you in the middle.
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