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Post by sitnwrap on Sept 14, 2008 17:41:43 GMT -5
Yesterday, I was cutting some local rock with my wf and suddenly felt a strong tingle go thru my hand. Of course I pulled away and yanked the cord. I was afraid to shut it off by the switch for fear of a full fledged ZAP.
Has any one ever been ZAPPED?
My tile saw is dry now. Should I be concerned about turning it on again. The cord isn't fraid. I do tend to over fill with water when I cut so could the water be getting in the motor?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
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SteveHolmes
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Post by SteveHolmes on Sept 14, 2008 17:58:08 GMT -5
Lori, I have a 6" HP and when I bought it, there was no gasket between the housing and the slicing plate. Having short fingernails...I felt zapped! I had to go buy some gasket material so that the 2 metals weren't touching each other. I bought some of those peel and stick tile thingies that people use in place of the real thing. It works great, and no more zapping. I don't know how the WF is set up..but that's the only experience I've had at feeling a little jolt. Steve
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lparker
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Post by lparker on Sept 14, 2008 19:47:04 GMT -5
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rallyrocks
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Post by rallyrocks on Sept 14, 2008 20:01:46 GMT -5
ABSOLUTELY invest in a GFI protected outlet or extension- any appliances running "wet" should be on one for safety, which is why modern electrical codes require them for all kitchen and bathroom outlets.
You don't need an electrician, lots of "in-line" off the shelf devices will do the trick, and yes $35 seems like a lot to spend for a glorified extension cord, but the security of knowing theres a much lower chance of getting electrocuted is worth lots more.
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Post by sbreed on Sept 14, 2008 23:06:59 GMT -5
I got zapped with my wf and found out that water had gotten into the motor area. I took it back to Home Depot and they exchanged it for me!
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Post by deb193redux on Sept 15, 2008 0:42:54 GMT -5
I flooded mine once, and the switch did not turn off, so I unplugged. Let it dry out and no problem since.
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Post by sitnwrap on Sept 15, 2008 6:59:28 GMT -5
Big thanks for all the info. Iparker, I checked out your thread. Cool set up. Interesting about the sparks cause every so often even with plenty of water, my saw throws sparks. I figured it had something to do with the rock I was cuttining.
Thanks again and will get one of those special cords.
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