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Jack

Jan 1, 1970
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I went over a book which discussed safety in electric systems.
To my understanding, I think if there is no complete path to form thru your
body you won't get a shock taken also with the fact the potential of your
body is the same as the point of touch (known as commons). Am I correct?

Thanks
Jack
 
I went over a book which discussed safety in electric systems.
To my understanding, I think if there is no complete path to form thru your
body you won't get a shock taken also with the fact the potential of your
body is the same as the point of touch (known as commons). Am I correct?

Thanks
Jack

That's why birds can sit on power lines. While it's technically true
for you too, I don't recommend trying it as it's VERY difficult to be
sure there is ONLY one connection to you -- and if you goof, well,
RIP.

GG
 
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David L. Jones

Jan 1, 1970
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That's why birds can sit on power lines. While it's technically true
for you too, I don't recommend trying it as it's VERY difficult to be
sure there is ONLY one connection to you -- and if you goof, well,
RIP.

These guys have it down pat!

Dave.
 
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David L. Jones

Jan 1, 1970
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Like a squirrel that took out about a dozen blocks of downtown Eustis
one day. It managed to set across a 7200 volt line right out the open
front door of my business and exploded. What little of it that hit the
ground was "Roasted, In Pieces. My ears rang for almost an hour from the
noise .:(

Hey, I wonder whatever happened to that poster on here (or S.E.D?) who
thought they could safely handle downed power lines, and was going to
go out and try it?
Haven't heard anything on the Darwin Awards yet...

Dave.
 
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Jack

Jan 1, 1970
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These guys have it down pat!

I am wondering why there are some bolts when he "probes" the metal thing to
the line...
Does he hurt?
Thanks
Jack
 
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Jack

Jan 1, 1970
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That's why birds can sit on power lines. While it's technically true
for you too, I don't recommend trying it as it's VERY difficult to be
sure there is ONLY one connection to you -- and if you goof, well,
RIP.

Have you guys really experienced any shock disaster in your life? :)
I want to learn but I don't want to cringe. Is it really good to study and
probe around without ever concerning about the hazard? :)
Thanks
Jack
 
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Rheilly Phoull

Jan 1, 1970
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Jack said:
That's why birds can sit on power lines. While it's technically true
for you too, I don't recommend trying it as it's VERY difficult to be
sure there is ONLY one connection to you -- and if you goof, well,
RIP.

Have you guys really experienced any shock disaster in your life? :)
I want to learn but I don't want to cringe. Is it really good to study and
probe around without ever concerning about the hazard? :)
Thanks
Jack
It's good to study but watch the probing. Many situations you only get ONE
shot. Anything involving serious power has many hazards, particularly for
the novice.
 
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Eeyore

Jan 1, 1970
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Jack said:
I am wondering why there are some bolts when he "probes" the metal thing to
the line...
Does he hurt?

Listen to the sound track. It's all explained.

Graham
 
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Jack

Jan 1, 1970
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What is the Faraday's Cage he mentioned in the video?
"the person enclosed in the cage and energised that cage, with whatever
voltage, the man still lived"
Thanks
Jack
 
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Eeyore

Jan 1, 1970
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Jack said:
What is the Faraday's Cage he mentioned in the video?
"the person enclosed in the cage and energised that cage, with whatever
voltage, the man still lived"

I suggest you read up about Faraday cages.

Reading stuff is typically how one learns.

Graham
 
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Lord Garth

Jan 1, 1970
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Jack said:
I went over a book which discussed safety in electric systems.
To my understanding, I think if there is no complete path to form thru
your body you won't get a shock taken also with the fact the potential of
your body is the same as the point of touch (known as commons). Am I
correct?

Thanks
Jack


There is such a thing as a virtual ground. Read about this and think twice.
 
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Rich Grise

Jan 1, 1970
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It's good to study but watch the probing. Many situations you only get ONE
shot. Anything involving serious power has many hazards, particularly for
the novice.

Take off ALL jewelry, including necklaces, rings, watches, etc. Probe with
only one hand, and put the other hand in your pocket. That way, if you zap
yourself while probing, only the one hand gets it.

Have Fun!
Rich
 
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