dave17
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I once put the power cable for my megadrive in my mouth, that hurt 
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cougaruk
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How about 11000 volts DC on Southend Pier, i thought my time was up when it happened, i guess my boots saved me that day.
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Ian
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ClaireF
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done it a few times, faulty plugs, took plug out just after getting out of bath lol
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Melville
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mav
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quote:
Originally posted by cougaruk
How about 11000 volts DC on Southend Pier, i thought my time was up when it happened, i guess my boots saved me that day.
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X 60RSA
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9 volt battery on the tongue count......
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drunkenfool
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Compared to the above im inclined to say no 
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Rob_Corsa
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Ive had a few off mains at work. Mainly when something dosent work and I forget to turn off the power before stripping down to fauklt find.
PS You cant get a shock off 5v 12 or any other low voltage as its not enough to force current through such a resistive body.
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Dan
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Had quite a funny shock happen the otherday, was at work..
went upstairs to my overall locker, as i went to open the door, i got a massive belt from the handle.
turns out the wires for the tv on the table next to my locker was plugged in, and the locker had cut through the cable.
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Craigos
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I replaced a incomming overhead mains box the other week and got an 80amp belt!!! my stupid fault as i didnt test it. the power line was hanging off the side of the house and the electricity board meant to have turned the power off !!!
That was a good kick burnt me in 2 places and was more of a boot that the 415 i had 2 years ago !! 
Ive had 2 many 240v shocks changing sockets live etc doesnt hurt in my eyes i touched it for $20 the other month. that was covered by a 20amp breaker though!
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Andrew
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I used to do it all the time with the jump leads on the C3 lol. Decided to get a proper car now though 
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Originally posted by mav
alot at work
ranging from 5v to 240v. it tickles
Anything to keep you awake
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kz
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my corsa door always gave me shocks, had to shut it via the window! annoying lol
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Cybermonkey
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quote:
Originally posted by cougaruk
How about 11000 volts DC on Southend Pier, i thought my time was up when it happened, i guess my boots saved me that day.
no biggie, its not much of a big deal if its a low ampage, static formers can produce around 10,000volts but with very low ampage, quite safe to touch.
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steve101
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I got a nasty shock off a car alternator yesterday - was trying to get the oil filter off (Rover 214 K series - awkward placement), and bridged the live terminal to an earthing point - with my hand right in between - brand new battery as well!
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Nismo
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I was drying my artwork with my mums hairdryer when i was about 12/13 and i pulled the cable from the bottom of it out and it fell on my legbig bang and nocked me accross the other side of the kitchen 
Was rushed to hospital and checked out it hurt
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starkie
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sparky i work with got 415v shock just a pity i wasnt there could have got a kick him off it i would have enjoyed this very much lol
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MarkM
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I electrocuted myself on a toaster once which was nice...
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John
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quote:
Originally posted by Rob_Corsa
PS You cant get a shock off 5v 12 or any other low voltage as its not enough to force current through such a resistive body.
Yes you can, car batteries can kill.
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Rob_Corsa
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quote:
Originally posted by John
quote:
Originally posted by Rob_Corsa
PS You cant get a shock off 5v 12 or any other low voltage as its not enough to force current through such a resistive body.
Yes you can, car batteries can kill.
Thats utter crap mate, a car battery on its own may just kill an ant if it was wet through. If you connect some sort of transformer to up the voltage(ie ignition coil) then you can get yourself a nice shock!
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John
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I stand corrected.
I have obviously listened to somebody talking rubbish at some point and not checked up myself 
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Rob_Corsa
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Fair play mate. Didn't mean to sound off though.
Ive heard plenty of people saying similar stuff before so its no wonder people get misguided ideas on the subject.
If your interested the theory goes like this;
100mA Is enough to give a decent shock and could stop your heart
The typical human body has a resistance of 500,000 Ohms
Current = Voltage / Resistance
= 12 V / 500,000 Ohms
= 0.024mA
As said, this is negligible.
[Edited on 18-06-2006 by Rob_Corsa]
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