Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Shock Warning

Volts don't kill; amps do. Usually the worst is less than 1A (near to
your body's current) where it interrupts your heart. Volts would just be the
"penetrating power" of the charge. If you've got bleeding hands and are
standing barefoot in a puddle of salt water, it wouldn't take much...


keith

----- Original Message -----
From: "mayfieldtm" <mayfiet@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2002 1:58 PM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Shock Warning


> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "mariss92705" <mariss92705@y...> wrote:
> >
> > You have to work very hard to get shocked by voltages less than
> > 80VDC. It may tickle a little bit but that's about it.
> >
>
> True, but don't forget that human skin is an insulator.
>
> If you-all are like me, whenever I work around machines, tools and
> sharp things like chips and tool bits, my hands often have numerous
> cuts.
>
> Be very careful when poking around with electrics with a cut finger.
> Even 12 volts can be lethel under just the wrong conditions.
> Or so I've heard, (could be just a tall tail)
> If nothing else, it might make you do the Jig.
>
> Tom M. :~(
>
>
>
>
> Addresses:
> FAQ: http://www.ktmarketing.com/faq.html
> FILES: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO/files/
>
> OFF Topic POSTS: General Machining
> If you wish to post on unlimited OT subjects goto:
aol://5863:126/rec.crafts.metalworking or go thru Google.com to reach it if
you have trouble.
> http://www.metalworking.com/news_servers.html
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/jobshophomeshop I consider this as a
sister site to the CCED group, as many of the same members are there, for OT
subjects, that are not allowed on the CCED list.
>
> NOTICE: ALL POSTINGS TO THIS GROUP BECOME PUBLIC DOMAIN BY POSTING THEM.
DON'T POST IF YOU CAN NOT ACCEPT THIS.....NO EXCEPTIONS........
>
> Post messages: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com
> Subscribe: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
> Unsubscribe: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com
> List owner: CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO-owner@yahoogroups.com, wanliker@...
> Moderator: jmelson@... timg@... [Moderator]
> URL to this group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO
> bill,
> List Mom
> List Owner
>
>
>
> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
>
>