Dan writes: > Generally speaking, one does not expect to get shocked from a DC voltage > which is approximately 40 volts or lower. > > This is because of the lower voltage level and the generally high > resistance of the skin.
Dan's right, but a *little* bit of caution is in order. If your skin is wet, from sweat or spilled water for instance, the resistance is lower and there can be some injury at lower voltages. Connection to a mucous membrane, such as in the mouth, is also a potential hazard. It requires a circuit, a path from one end of the battery pack, through some part of your body, and back to the other end, for any current to flow. Don't give it a low resistance path and you won't get shocked. This is why people who work around electrical and electronic equipment develop the habit of working with one hand in their pocket. When you find yourself reaching into the chassis with your second hand, little mental alarms go off and you think *very* carefully about what you're trying to do. It is entirely possible to use electricity and electrical signals safely in and around the body, but knowledge, thought and proper precautions must accompany your efforts. The most important thing you can do is ask questions, just as Pat has done. Good job! Be well, Mike D. [Mike Devour, Citizen, Patriot, Libertarian] [[email protected] ] [Speaking only for myself... ] -- The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. Instructions for unsubscribing are posted at: http://silverlist.org To post, address your message to: [email protected] Address Off-Topic messages to: [email protected] The Silver List and Off Topic List archives are currently down... List maintainer: Mike Devour <[email protected]>
