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myLot reputation of 96/100. freedomg (684) 3 years ago

I live in Florida and if it rains here 90% of the time there is some serious lightening going on too. So here's where I found the stupid part.I tried to give my kids umbrellas to use outside but there was too much lightening and for some reason all of the umbrellas seem to be made with metal. So why do they do that when we have all kinds of alternatives to choose from and some of them are lighter and stronger than the aluminum they use now and won't draw the lightening?confused You would think they would decide that a change would be good by now right? All opinions are welcome as maybe I just don't know what I am talking about.blink

 

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tags:  rain, lightening, lightning, opinion, stupid designs
 
1. myLot reputation of 93/100. tutul0045 (1391)   3 years ago

Hey,
Iam struggling to make a comment, lol. Well the only thing i can say is this is the summer season here and i really wont mind some rain pouring here in my place.
Well now i wonder its yours or mine post which is more idiotic? surrender

Cheers,
Tutul


myLot reputation of 96/100. freedomg (684)  3 years ago

Your post was not idiotic in fact it was really appreciated. I myself love the rain and even the lightening when I don't have anywhere to go. The kids and I will open up the blinds that cover our big glass doors in back and watch the lightening sometimes. I just hate it when I have to go out in it I am afraid of one of the kids getting hurt. I know it sounds silly but what can I say I'm a worry wart mom. lollol

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2. myLot reputation of 91/100. jillbeth (2270)   3 years ago

Actually, you have a very good point. Although most umbrellas have a plastic handle that would insulate you from a lightning strike, but usually the metal shaft is resting on your shoulder so what good would that do? Perhaps you should sell your idea of lightning-proof umbrellas to an umbrella manufacturer!


myLot reputation of 96/100. freedomg (684)  3 years ago

Thank you for the idea. I have talked to my hubby about designing one and we'll see what happens. If it works out I owe you dinner my friend! w00t

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3. myLot reputation of 97/100. bjcyrix (3663)   3 years ago

Yeah, it can definitely be a cause for concern since metal rods attract lightning. If those umbrellas are tipped with a plastic covering at the top then I think that should be fine. Lightning also hits those tall parts first also.
However, prevention is better than cure and lots of safety precaution should be greatly observed. The wooden umbrellas should be promoted in your area or some other alternatives to metal umbrellas. There must be some invention of some sort that makes the wooden umbrellas lighter and not just for garden use only. Plastic ones with cloth can also be used but I think there might be another environmental issue with this.

Those are just my suggestions and opinions anyways. I might not also know what Im talking about.LOLlol Best take care always in whatever kind of weather there might be.happy


a wooden umbrella from China

myLot reputation of 96/100. freedomg (684)  3 years ago

Thanks for sharing the pic. that is so pretty and very cool. A plastic tip also sounded like a good idea to try and protect the user. You get a cookie for being a smart cookie happy. Thanks for the post.


myLot reputation of 97/100. bjcyrix (3663)  3 years ago

Oh thank you^_^ and you are very much welcome. I think umbrellas in your parts of the world have only dark colors, mostly black. But around these parts, umbrellas can be as loud and colorful as they want to be.cool

Always stay protected from the sun,..or the rain.happy

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4. myLot reputation of 98/100. Bebs08 (2984)   3 years ago

hahaha!!! you are right!! most umbrellas now are made of metals. I did not see umbrellas that are made of plastics, I mean the frame of it is of metal. There are some umbrellas that the metal part outside of it is covered with plastic. Generally, only few places have lightnings and thunderstorms when it rained that is why the manufacturers did not think about it. Maybe in some areas who experience lightning all the time, it musst be good if there must be a special umbrella for that matter.lollol


myLot reputation of 96/100. freedomg (684)  3 years ago

I didn't think about that. I guess living in Florida for 18 years has led me to forget that most places don't get it hit like we do. I am going to try and design one out of fiberglass or plastic. Thanks for posting.happy

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5. myLot reputation of 98/100. Shames (3391)   3 years ago

Wow.First of all the rain talks and lightning thing has got me high.It hasn't rained here for days and the heat has already caused me dehydration once.Even the thought of rain gets me excited these days.And about the metal thing in umbrella.Why they use it?Because it is cheap.And as long as we catch their neck they won't replace it with alternatives.But may be you should give your kids rain coat instead of Umbrella.More effective and more safe.


myLot reputation of 96/100. freedomg (684)  3 years ago

Thanks for the post. I am sorry to hear that you have been having such a rough time with the weather there. As for the rain coats I think you are right on that (and on the reason they won't change the dang things). The littler two are all about that raincoat idea now to work on the teenagers. I know they are going to whine unless I find some with skulls or something on them. lollol Thanks again and happy mylotting.

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