Mike your story reminds me of a mishap I had as a youngster.
Scenario:
16 years old, first car, 1968 VW Bug, Radio worked, car would not crank over.
I immediately went to the rear of the car and opened the deck lid. Sparks started flying as the power wire from the alternator(converted from stock generator) slid down (cable became loose at the connector). A spark flew directly at my face, I only had time do one thing....close my eyes and pray. I instantly felt intense burning around my eye area...........
I caught the spark between the lids of my eye. The burn mark was about the size of a large grain of sand. Not only was the burn on the outer part of the lid but the partially on the top and inner lid.
I'd probably be blind in that eye if it wasn't for my ninja type reflexes from my asian heritage.
Lesson learned....with any type of electrical issue. Disconnect the negative on the battery before troubleshooting with a car. Flip the breaker switch if its dealing with your home.
Scenario:
16 years old, first car, 1968 VW Bug, Radio worked, car would not crank over.
I immediately went to the rear of the car and opened the deck lid. Sparks started flying as the power wire from the alternator(converted from stock generator) slid down (cable became loose at the connector). A spark flew directly at my face, I only had time do one thing....close my eyes and pray. I instantly felt intense burning around my eye area...........
I caught the spark between the lids of my eye. The burn mark was about the size of a large grain of sand. Not only was the burn on the outer part of the lid but the partially on the top and inner lid.
I'd probably be blind in that eye if it wasn't for my ninja type reflexes from my asian heritage.
Lesson learned....with any type of electrical issue. Disconnect the negative on the battery before troubleshooting with a car. Flip the breaker switch if its dealing with your home.
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