415v electricity box outside of my flat

[gijno]

Hello,
I live in a building of flats. On my floor there is one 415v electricity box (here the pic: SAVE-20190801-194948 - https://ibb.co/Njzjj9k)

I'm wondering if it is dangerous, mainly from a health point of view. Can it cause headaches or any other discomfort?

Thanks.

 

[ipf]

Nah....only if you open and stick your digits in.

 

[Deleted member 105166]

I'm wondering if it is dangerous, mainly from a health point of view. Can it cause headaches or any other discomfort?

only if interfered with by unauthorised persons.

 

[westward10]

That is a riser cupboard which contains electrical distribution equipment so the answer is highly unlikely. Are you experiencing frequent headaches.

 

[Deleted member 105166]

If you're getting headaches, it may be a "plant room"

 

[James]

My wife is a firm believer that electricity and associated cables can cause headaches and other illnesses.
also, wifi and other things similar.

in my opinion, headaches are caused by lack of water and/or too much beer.
from the picture you have sent I can see no danger unless you stick something in where you shouldn't.
this again, has something in common with my wife!!!

on a more serious note, I can see no danger from the picture you have sent, the jury is still out on any health problems associated with being near EMF (ELECTRIC and MAGNETIC FORCES) of the magnitude near that type of installation.

P.s. this is not meant to cause offence, rather put your concerns to rest in a slightly humorous manor.

 

[StephenRowley]

the jury is still out on any health problems associated with being near EMF (ELECTRIC and MAGNETIC FORCES) of the magnitude near that type of installation.

The jury most definitely not still out there no health problem associated with EMF from power networks. Otherwise us at subs would be absolutely buggered.

 

[pirate]

Where do I sign up?

 

[Strima]

Do you have LED lighting as some people complain of headaches from them but are fine with CFL or incandescent.

 

[telectrix]

it's usually wives that complain of headaches, generally at bedtime. .maybe i should use that as an excuse so mine will let me sleep..

 

[rapparee]

The jury most definitely not still out there no health problem associated with EMF from power networks. Otherwise us at subs would be absolutely buggered.

Well did you know that electricians have a higher suicide rate on average than other trades.

They reckon long-term exposure to electromagnetic fields can alter the brain waves over time.

However this would come from heavy industrial machinery such as motors etc

The OP has nothing to worry about. Maybe they should ask elsewhere because most electricians are sceptical of this and will find little solace here.

 

[gijno]

Hi everyone and thanks for your replies. @westward10 it seems I feel some headache when I'm closest to electricity.

@James the Spark1976 no offence, don't worry thanks for your point of view.

 

[James]

Well did you know that electricians have a higher suicide rate on average than other trades.

They reckon long-term exposure to electromagnetic fields can alter the brain waves over time.

However this would come from heavy industrial machinery such as motors etc

The OP has nothing to worry about. Maybe they should ask elsewhere because most electricians are sceptical of this and will find little solace here.

The only person I know who has committed suicide was an electrician that spent a lot of time working in sub stations.

 

[James]

Hi everyone and thanks for your replies. @westward10 it seems I feel some headache when I'm closest to electricity.

@James the Spark1976 no offence, don't worry thanks for your point of view.

There is a phenomenon where some people are more susceptible to electricity than others. It has not been proven as to what the cause is as yet.

 

[Andy-1960]

When you say the jury is out have you boys seen this? A guide to the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016 - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg281.htm
HSE seem to be taking it seriously.

 

[Lister1987]

it's usually wives that complain of headaches, generally at bedtime. .maybe i should use that as an excuse so mine will let me sleep..

You have a wife? Good cover, I'll have to use that.

 

[Bobster]

When you say the jury is out have you boys seen this? A guide to the Control of Electromagnetic Fields at Work Regulations 2016 - http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/hsg281.htm
HSE seem to be taking it seriously.

As of yet, there are still no scientific papers on the subject that show any meaningful correlation between EMF and human health. Not at least at normal domestic/industrial applications.

Wouldn't recommend standing too close to radar installations an pieces of kit like that.

Doesn't mean it doesn't have an effect, just not enough data to prove one way or another.

 

[Intoelectrics]

Like most things in life too much of something tends to be no good for you. ( though I'm sure Tel might argue against that regarding alcohol and a few other things )

As yet there is no conclusive evidence that human health can be seriously adversely affected by exposure to the low energy levels of EMF we are subjected to on a daily basis.
So unless you are subjected to high energy levels on a daily basis the chances are it won't have any noticeable effect.
As Rob mentioned, high energy RF such as X-rays, Gamma rays etc.. can be extremely dangerous.

 

[Andrew Hunter]

mmmmmmm' That door does look very sturdy and i suspect that if stood too close when opened at speed (probably by the wife that has a headache) then yes this electric cupboard could be advese to your health in the cranial region. otherwise no!

 

[pirate]

Like most thongs in life, wearing them too tight can cause headaches...