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Old 05-11-2009, 09:12 PM
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So I'm setting up a new tortoise home, nearly finished. The pair are in it now, just needs some more decor and things to entertain them a bit.

Anyway, go in to put up the (probably) last light.

Didn't really think about it, plugged it in, then got it in place. Nearly finished when boom. turns out a 240v shock really, really, really hurts. after a lot of I left the light where I had it.

Now I have this outline on my finger and the worlds WORST headache.

Well that's my near death experience for the day, how was yours?
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Old 05-11-2009, 09:16 PM
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So I'm setting up a new tortoise home, nearly finished. The pair are in it now, just needs some more decor and things to entertain them a bit.

Anyway, go in to put up the (probably) last light.

Didn't really think about it, plugged it in, then got it in place. Nearly finished when boom. turns out a 240v shock really, really, really hurts. after a lot of I left the light where I had it.

Now I have this outline on my finger and the worlds WORST headache.

Well that's my near death experience for the day, how was yours?
not good, thats not sounding like a great day......
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Old 05-11-2009, 09:17 PM
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So I'm setting up a new tortoise home, nearly finished. The pair are in it now, just needs some more decor and things to entertain them a bit.

Anyway, go in to put up the (probably) last light.

Didn't really think about it, plugged it in, then got it in place. Nearly finished when boom. turns out a 240v shock really, really, really hurts. after a lot of I left the light where I had it.

Now I have this outline on my finger and the worlds WORST headache.

Well that's my near death experience for the day, how was yours?
poor you
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Old 05-11-2009, 09:19 PM
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loll, it wasn't exactly my finest moment, stood on a rock in my walk in cupboard surrounded by wires and in quite a lot of pain....

First thing I did, call my OH. Then look at the damage.
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Old 05-11-2009, 09:21 PM
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at least you are still here to tell the tale
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Thats pretty much what I was thinking lol. Took me a sec to realise... then I was just stood there like.... Wooooaaaaahh.

Is it bad that my finger is going numb.... ?
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Old 05-11-2009, 09:30 PM
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u wont do that again will you........
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It wasnt really intentional in the first place lol. But yes, definitely being more careful in future.

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It wasnt really intentional in the first place lol. But yes, definitely being more careful in future.

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