Beware of the power lines....when it's humid

BrettinSanAntonio · 07-25-08, 12:56 AM

After our little impromptu run to the power lines tonight, Max and I learned something very important.

If you park two Land Cruisers under high voltage power lines, especially when there is high humidity, the electro-magnetic field will encompass your vehicle and when you touch your vehicle, it will shock you. If it's dark, you will see a blue arc right before you touch the door handle.

jamisobe · 07-25-08, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by BrettinSanAntonio

After our little impromptu run to the power lines tonight, Max and I learned something very important.

If you park two Land Cruisers under high voltage power lines, especially when there is high humidity, the electro-magnetic field will encompass your vehicle and when you touch your vehicle, it will shock you. If it's dark, you will see a blue arc right before you touch the door handle.

Kool.

nspctr1 · 07-25-08, 07:57 AM

That is why you lick your fingers before you get in. To make sure you get ground... ha..

BrettinSanAntonio · 07-25-08, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by jamisobe

Kool.

I was going to call you last night but I don't have your phone number. PM it to me some time. We needed your driving skills on those wet rocks.

BrettinSanAntonio · 07-25-08, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by nspctr1

That is why you lick your fingers before you get in. To make sure you get ground... ha..

It was pretty funny. First Max noticed it and thought he had a grounding problem on his truck. So we all took turns touching his truck and cursing after each touch. Then I was leaning on my bull bar and noticed a vibration that turned into an uncomfortable pinch. Then we all took turns touching my truck and cursing. Then I looked up and noticed the high voltage lines. Duh!

rrdogma · 07-25-08, 03:48 PM

Sounds like a good time

TejasYOTA · 07-25-08, 09:54 PM

photos of the blue event?

jamisobe · 07-26-08, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BrettinSanAntonio

I was going to call you last night but I don't have your phone number. PM it to me some time. We needed your driving skills on those wet rocks.

While it is true that my Kung Fu is strong

, I am sure you did alright without my notable wet rock abilities. I have seen your rock climbing skillz and they are formidable to say the least.

Plus you have a winch.

PM sent.

07-25-08, 12:56 AM	#1
BrettinSanAntonio IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX TLCA# 11186 Posts: 1,272	Beware of the power lines....when it's humid After our little impromptu run to the power lines tonight, Max and I learned something very important. If you park two Land Cruisers under high voltage power lines, especially when there is high humidity, the electro-magnetic field will encompass your vehicle and when you touch your vehicle, it will shock you. If it's dark, you will see a blue arc right before you touch the door handle. __________________ Brett in San Antonio, Texas Alamo City Land Cruisers Lone Star Land Cruisers - Austin '97 Lexus LX 450 TLCA # 11186 Sold - '82,'86,'95 Land Cruisers; '85 4Runner

07-25-08, 07:57 AM	#3
nspctr1 IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 936	That is why you lick your fingers before you get in. To make sure you get ground... ha.. __________________ '73 FJ40 with 283 sbc, mini discs, 33" BFG's, Family Cage

07-25-08, 09:54 PM	#7
TejasYOTA IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Braunfels! TLCA# 18885 Posts: 164	photos of the blue event? __________________ Cya, Nathan 2001 Tacoma DCab BIG THANKS to the following guys/gals that design killer stuff for my rig: JFab of San Marcos TX, CBI, Donahoe, TC, Timbren, Alcan, R.O.R.E., ViAIR & ARB. www.Z3POWER.net TTORA Member since Nov 18, 2005 - - TLCA Member since June 4, 2008

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