All the components in the machine run off AC power, in this particular case 50V. I was trying to measure AC voltage using my multimeter. Holding one probe in each hand I connected two points and the thing nearly blew up on me; it started sparking with even a little smoke before I could get the machine powered off.
While I feel OK, I'm wondering if any of the current flowed through my arms across my chest since I was holding one lead in each hand, or was the path of least resistance through the multimeter itself? Am I OK or should I be worried?
What's a bit odd is the house fuse didn't blow and my multimeter seems undamaged (though I can't say the same for the machine).
What other precautions can I take in the future? I was wearing thick soled leather boots at the time, but I don't think that would help me in this circumstance. Maybe getting leads with grippers on them so I don't have to use one arm?
Thanks.
While I feel OK, I'm wondering if any of the current flowed through my arms across my chest since I was holding one lead in each hand, or was the path of least resistance through the multimeter itself? Am I OK or should I be worried?
What's a bit odd is the house fuse didn't blow and my multimeter seems undamaged (though I can't say the same for the machine).
What other precautions can I take in the future? I was wearing thick soled leather boots at the time, but I don't think that would help me in this circumstance. Maybe getting leads with grippers on them so I don't have to use one arm?
Thanks.