08-16-2020, 09:13 PM
(08-12-2020, 09:11 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: Something I found online:
https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/josh-shaffer/article90325407.html
Newer houses with PVC are ok, but...there are plenty of older houses out there (like mine) with plenty of copper pipes. This is from the CDC;
14. Is it safe to take a shower or bath during a lightning storm?
No. Lightning can travel through plumbing. It is best to avoid all water during a lightning storm. Do not shower, bathe, wash dishes, or wash your hands.
Of course, they're going to say that just so there's no confusion about what pipes you have.
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