Electric shocks under power lines: Incredible discoveries in Hohenems!

Electric shocks under power lines: Incredible discoveries in Hohenems!

An unexpected phenomenon recently occurred in Hohenems when a citizen felt slight electrical discharges while putting an umbrella under an overhead power line. The incident caused a stir and many questioned whether this could be dangerous. In fact, Andreas Neuhauser, press spokesman for illwerke vkw, confirmed that such so-called micro-discharges are not uncommon and can occur near power lines, especially when metallic objects such as umbrellas are nearby. These discharges are comparable to the static charge you feel when touching a metal doorknob. According to Neuhauser, these micro-discharges are completely harmless, which is also the case VOL.AT was emphasized.

illwerke vkw further explained that such phenomena depend on various factors. The infrastructure in Hohenems is subject to strict safety standards and there is no health risk, even for people with pacemakers. Regular inspection of overhead lines ensures a high level of safety for the population. If you want to avoid the tingling sensation, you should avoid metal objects near overhead lines, such as headtopics.com reported. Although these discharges can be surprising, they are not alarming. The population can rest assured that safety is guaranteed.