I bought a bright yellow electric cement mixer yesterday. Plugged it in. Hit the green button and got a big electric shock. I wish I'd been indoors messing around in shiny vinyl panties. A lot safer. Probably more fun, but it wont get my wall built. I would appreciate suitable critism.
Back to my rather large rum and coke.
Going off topic can be dangerous.
Re: Going off topic can be dangerous.
Safety first; next time wear thick rubber gloves and boots with thick rubber soles to avoid getting a shock. Maybe add some more gear just to be sure.
-
- Posts: 737
- Joined: October 19th, 2013, 11:42 am
Re: Going off topic can be dangerous.
This is definitely correct and the shiny vinyl panties should be worn as well when doing diy work. 

Re: Going off topic can be dangerous.
Yes. Full PPE is a must. Plastic pants etc. Health and safety should always be tantamount. Its nice to know Im dealing with experts.
Re: Going off topic can be dangerous.
Better still get someone in to do the work but insist that you both wear PPE to be extra safe. You need to supervise at all times and to check that their PPE is fitted correctly periodically.
Cherie x
Cherie x
-
- Posts: 601
- Joined: September 29th, 2015, 6:39 pm
- Location: Cornwall
Re: Going off topic can be dangerous.
Sorry to hear you had a shock, but it only shows that much of the manufactured goods we buy these days is made to a minimal standard. If you want a decent mixer buy one made by Belle( British manufacture) a second hand one would do you ok and you could always sell it on once you have finished with it.
Re: Going off topic can be dangerous.
Hi Sanne,SanneRWP wrote: July 7th, 2023, 12:09 pm Safety first; next time wear thick rubber gloves and boots with thick rubber soles to avoid getting a shock. Maybe add some more gear just to be sure.
You are right use the Personal Protective Equipment.
Further advise:
For starting: thick rubber electric gloves and boots
For use: also use proper rainwear (you are working with water) and face protection e.g. gas mask.
-
- Posts: 67
- Joined: May 13th, 2023, 1:36 pm
- Location: POWYS MID WALES
Re: Going off topic can be dangerous.
Hi pvcbliss
I totally agree with cherie get some other person to do the work, But as somebody else has said MAKE sure they are wearing plastic PPE and you can see it ALL the time????
I totally agree with cherie get some other person to do the work, But as somebody else has said MAKE sure they are wearing plastic PPE and you can see it ALL the time????