From experience we know the danger of connecting a cable with wet hands or in a wet place, given the risk of electric shock. This reaction has led to the belief that water is a conductor. However, according to experts, claiming it is wrong. What actually facilitates an electric current are the salts contained in the water of the oceans, rivers, lakes and that which reaches our house as drinkable. That is why it is of utmost importance for the electrician to know the risks involved in making an electrical installation near the water system of a house, and to take the necessary precautions so that there is no crossing between these two services.
WATER A CONDUCTOR OF ELECTRICITY
