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Re: [RC] electrocution from tank heater - Sisu West RanchAssuming that the tank heater was 120V (usual) ), the only way I can think that the tank could have been at 240 v is if the ground wire(or metal conduit) was hooked to one side of the buss bar and another wire was hooked to the the other side. If a GTFCI was installed as required by code, it would have tripped as soon as the power went on. If it didn't trip, the manufacturer is to blame. If a GFCI was not installed or the wiring done wrong, the contractor or electrician goofed.As much as I do not like law suits, this is a classic case of negligence causing damage. Before a contractor or electrician has a chance to cover things up she should contact a lawyer and have an independent electrician, preferably one who has experience with forensic matters, find out what happened. Electrical codes, if followed, absolutely prevent this type of thing. It could have been her or her kids who died. Ed Ed & Wendy Hauser 2994 Mittower Road Victor, MT 59875 (406) 642-9640 ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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