Electrical Shock Number 2

The first shock I got was when I was trying to straighten out an outlet. I turned off the power to that room, but for some reason, that one was still hot. It was on a different circuit. I had insulated shoes on, so I didn't die as you might have noticed. It kinda hurt.

The second shock I got was when I had the power to the whole house shut off. I was installing a ceiling fan. They are notorious for wobbling, so before I put on the fan blades, I spun the fan to see if it moved smoothly. So far, so good. Then I continued fastening it down. Hey! I got a shock! How the heck could that happen? It was really mild, which added to the mystery. Then I realized that spinning the fan turned the motor into a power generator.

I have heard that you can do the same thing with an old crank-style telephone. Wind it up and zap yourself, just for the fun of it.

My favorite thing is when you call my cell while I'm doing an electrical project. I always keep the vibe option on, so you can imagine my reactions.