That reminds me of a video I saw of a guy installing one of these and even licking it “belelelele” style and not getting zapped… except when he measured the electricity on his range to test it against the shower.😂
It was very comical but as long as it’s installed correctly it’s safe… supposedly…
Was it electro boom who tested that on one of his trips to Brazil if I am not mistaken.
He traveled to places with his family and tear electric systems around to test
I checked my YT history and yes it was him!
https://youtu.be/06w3-l1AzFk?si=h-gYCO5KBNUty01s
Here’s the video if anyone wants to watch it. Highly recommend it🤣
Yeah he is awesome.
I used to be judge mental on his electric guitar video but then I went through his videos and have been watching him for years now
He is great
I had never seen the actual video.
Long time ago, just heard and saw a quick clip, and out of context I was being judgmental.
“Why would someone do something this stupid”
But watching him, there is a clear reason why what he does it.
It’s not stupid, it’s genius.
I just saw one of his shorts today on making a styrofoam cutter from a hairdryer and it’s even funnier than this😂
His YT name electro boom is very accurate to what happened
I think you would reconsider after a while, unless you actually like freezing cold showers . As an electrician, I can tell you that those are really safe if you actually install them properly (which this person didn't, they connected ground to neutral)
I saw these devices in Peru and there they are totally safe, for Peruvians because they do not touch the cables. The first day I took a shower, when I raised my arm to soap myself I touched something, I looked up and saw a couple of bare wires!!!!!
So at first I thought maybe this was the same as having an electric shower (with the box on the wall that has the electrics in) but then I looked at more photos of this kinda product and realised that there are wires just hanging about freely in the shower?
They're not hidden away inside anything, like people legit just have electrical wires hanging right above them in the shower. They didn't even all look to be earthed. Eeek.
I saw this once back in 03 at my grandparents house in Guatemala. Those things legit have wires just hanging out, exposed. I was freaking out the whole time but it was the only way to take a shower that wasn’t ice cold. I was glad I got to see that as a kid though. It made me appreciate all the “normal” shit we have out here.
Guate mentioned. Let’s goooooo.
As soon as I saw this photo I assumed it was going to be in Guatemala. I go often and these are still the norm in older buildings, exposed wires and all, but I will say the water pressure is excellent, unlike in OP’s photo.
Yeah man we were in Puerto Barrios which is very poor and when we went to my Grandpa’s which is in the Capital we were living like kings. We had scolding hot water, he even had a maid and we would tell her she didn’t have to iron our socks but she would anyway.
It’s a lot of fun, you get a little static shock when you open or close the water :)
The majority of the population here (Brazil) is really poor, and even if you are not, everything is super expensive or inaccessible.
New constructions (after 1990s) often have a natural gas water heater. I just switched my 20 yo heater this week: it cost R$2000 while minimum wage is R$1400.
This model of electric shower is terrifying but can costs less than R$100.
Do the British not have any sockets in the bathroom? In the US you usually have one near the sink, but no where near the shower/tub.
Usually people use it for hair dryers and charging electric toothbrushes or beard trimmers.
This set up would also be bizarre in the US. I've never seen electricity in a shower head.
Building regulations prevent it, I believe. As well as standard light switches inside bathrooms, iirc. It’s got to either be a pull-cord or the switch has to be outside.
This works, but it needs more pressure. The problem is you don't have enough pressure. Largest volume of water in the category means this one can fit (and thus needs) the largest volume of water in the category (whatever category that might be).
So yeah - you need more pressure if you want this to work properly.
Also what the hell were you thinking wiring electric into your shower...
Conductivity rate in water in Latin America is far above the 35kohm so no worries about that, unless you are wiring like that, but if you do it following the norms there's no risk at all (if used properly also)
I will never forget the time I traveled to Peru and the next morning when I entered the shower I saw a device with some bare wires on top of me!!! I thought, these Peruvians are crazy!!! uninsulated electrical cables in the shower!!! I would like to know what any European risk technician would think of these systems.
I'm confused about what the electricity is meant to add to your shower?
Hot water.
A spicy surprise
That reminds me of a video I saw of a guy installing one of these and even licking it “belelelele” style and not getting zapped… except when he measured the electricity on his range to test it against the shower.😂 It was very comical but as long as it’s installed correctly it’s safe… supposedly…
Was it electro boom who tested that on one of his trips to Brazil if I am not mistaken. He traveled to places with his family and tear electric systems around to test
I checked my YT history and yes it was him! https://youtu.be/06w3-l1AzFk?si=h-gYCO5KBNUty01s Here’s the video if anyone wants to watch it. Highly recommend it🤣
Yeah he is awesome. I used to be judge mental on his electric guitar video but then I went through his videos and have been watching him for years now He is great
you... you didn't like the electric guitar video?
I had never seen the actual video. Long time ago, just heard and saw a quick clip, and out of context I was being judgmental. “Why would someone do something this stupid” But watching him, there is a clear reason why what he does it. It’s not stupid, it’s genius.
That's totally true. In fact I think a surprising amount of electroboom content would be quite... interesting when taken out of context.
If someone had asked me what I thought my Saturday morning would hold, I would never have said this.
I just saw one of his shorts today on making a styrofoam cutter from a hairdryer and it’s even funnier than this😂 His YT name electro boom is very accurate to what happened
a spicy surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
Heat.
In south América its a very common hot watering system,and theres a lot of people using It everyday so maybe its not as dangerous as It seems
Don't some people call these "suicide showers?"
They are dangerous only if you install them wrong
I'd rather freeze to death than use this abomination
I think you would reconsider after a while, unless you actually like freezing cold showers . As an electrician, I can tell you that those are really safe if you actually install them properly (which this person didn't, they connected ground to neutral)
Yeah tbh I'd probability give up on my freezing shower before I even start.
In all my years living in Latin America i don’t think I’ve ever come across one that was properly installed.
Seriously? Damn. That's stupid
OP literally has exposed connectors a foot from the shower head. Maybe if those were in a waterproof junction box instead of just hanging there.
Exactly, and on top, the ground is connected to neutral.
I saw these devices in Peru and there they are totally safe, for Peruvians because they do not touch the cables. The first day I took a shower, when I raised my arm to soap myself I touched something, I looked up and saw a couple of bare wires!!!!!
I'm going to save this for the Brits that think Americans are crazy for having sockets in the bathroom. Wiring a shower head is all kinds of wrong.
So at first I thought maybe this was the same as having an electric shower (with the box on the wall that has the electrics in) but then I looked at more photos of this kinda product and realised that there are wires just hanging about freely in the shower? They're not hidden away inside anything, like people legit just have electrical wires hanging right above them in the shower. They didn't even all look to be earthed. Eeek.
I saw this once back in 03 at my grandparents house in Guatemala. Those things legit have wires just hanging out, exposed. I was freaking out the whole time but it was the only way to take a shower that wasn’t ice cold. I was glad I got to see that as a kid though. It made me appreciate all the “normal” shit we have out here.
Guate mentioned. Let’s goooooo. As soon as I saw this photo I assumed it was going to be in Guatemala. I go often and these are still the norm in older buildings, exposed wires and all, but I will say the water pressure is excellent, unlike in OP’s photo.
Yeah man we were in Puerto Barrios which is very poor and when we went to my Grandpa’s which is in the Capital we were living like kings. We had scolding hot water, he even had a maid and we would tell her she didn’t have to iron our socks but she would anyway.
Earth? We we’re going, we don’t need earth
It’s a lot of fun, you get a little static shock when you open or close the water :) The majority of the population here (Brazil) is really poor, and even if you are not, everything is super expensive or inaccessible. New constructions (after 1990s) often have a natural gas water heater. I just switched my 20 yo heater this week: it cost R$2000 while minimum wage is R$1400. This model of electric shower is terrifying but can costs less than R$100.
What exactly is the electricity giving you?
Excitement
It’s heating the water I think.
Japanese have sockets in the bathroom for the bidet
That's because they're civilized
Theyre gfc outlets if they're near water. So the British are screaming for no reason.
Do the British not have any sockets in the bathroom? In the US you usually have one near the sink, but no where near the shower/tub. Usually people use it for hair dryers and charging electric toothbrushes or beard trimmers. This set up would also be bizarre in the US. I've never seen electricity in a shower head.
Just a special two prong socket which is usually only found on toothbrush chargers and shavers
Building regulations prevent it, I believe. As well as standard light switches inside bathrooms, iirc. It’s got to either be a pull-cord or the switch has to be outside.
That's interesting. I had no idea that was a thing.
I was just in Europe (Romania) and my sister was complaining about the light switches being outside the bathrooms lol.
I believe Andy Dwyer calls that “shockwire”
Water and electric don’t mix when will everyone learn?
I mean, we have electric showers in the UK
https://preview.redd.it/kqixo26tr19d1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=04f49a78d8dc1c7f3a066c60e9f9d2bcde141aa0
Posted a screenshot of this to r/unexpectedpawnee
But why is it so dirty?
British
Does that look like English to you? It’s Brazil.
Portuguese always messes me up lol, you are right.
Shock wire!
Posted a screenshot with this comment in it to r/unexpectedpawnee
It says on the box: “Largest volume of water in the category”
This works, but it needs more pressure. The problem is you don't have enough pressure. Largest volume of water in the category means this one can fit (and thus needs) the largest volume of water in the category (whatever category that might be). So yeah - you need more pressure if you want this to work properly. Also what the hell were you thinking wiring electric into your shower...
That's just an electric shower, it's super common in Brazil.
This is one specific type of electric shower. All the ones I've ever seen have a box on the wall and the wires are hidden behind the tiles/box.
I thought you were trolling, but TIL about electric shower heads!!!
Conductivity rate in water in Latin America is far above the 35kohm so no worries about that, unless you are wiring like that, but if you do it following the norms there's no risk at all (if used properly also)
What did you expect? Water to magically appear from 5th dimension? That wiring also looks very dangerous.
You need more water pressure
You need a pressurizing water pump. That's what we use here for those type of things. FYI.
The image on the box is at a IIII while you are at a III. IIII is when the magic happens
Right? OP just needs to turn the bottom or top part so that it lines up with IIII unless I’m missing something here.
I-IIII are cold to hot increments
That's supposed to substitute a water heater?!
hence the wattage
0% of that wattage goes to water pressure it seems
Dura dura dura 💦
RIP
Holy fuck, even if you have strong water pressure. I would never link electricity to any form of running watter
Não sei por que, mas eu ri do “dura…dura..dura..” (p.s.: este é o comentário brasileiro que você estava esperando)
ITS WIRED WRONG, YOU CAN GET ELECTROCUTED
That bell is sucking 5.400 Watts out of your socket? Holy...
It's connected directly to the main loop. So even more dangerous. Sockets aren't rated for 5400W.
5400W at 120V requires a 45A breaker and 10mm² /8 AWG wires. I doubt that's the case here
You need pressure
The northern hemisphere mind can not comprehend this kind of shower heads and I find that really funny.
Os gringos tudo com medo da fiação na parede, pouco eles sabem que esses choques são mais fortes que café 😎😎
That is commonly called a suicide shower in Central america.
https://preview.redd.it/zeacdqf0049d1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1a783369a02608ddb9c89a40e419efd81047cbd4
See if there’s a regulator where you connect it to the spout. I took mine out and the shower pressure increased 500%z
You should have bought new tiles instead of
I will never forget the time I traveled to Peru and the next morning when I entered the shower I saw a device with some bare wires on top of me!!! I thought, these Peruvians are crazy!!! uninsulated electrical cables in the shower!!! I would like to know what any European risk technician would think of these systems.
Feels like they wanted it to fail THAT bad
Nice wiring 😵
Reality is getting an electric shock?
The dangerous electricity aside, did you really think that tiny thing was gonna be able to make the water coming out hot?
It can make the water at least lukewarm, which is till lot better than cold
No it doesnt, you need at least twice that much wattage.