People who joke about legos haven't stepped on this bad boy

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[–] 5 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Never considered that Europeans don't know the wonderful sensation of 110v. It can vary from a slight tingle (it's not even tingle, but I can't describe it) to a "holy shit" moment that throws you back, depending on how and where you touched it and how much current flows. The great thing about A/C is the cycle, unlike a DC current which can lock your muscles and keep you from letting go.

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  • [–] 5 points 9 months ago

    I've taken a 240VAC hit a few times. That will definitely wake you up.

    Interestingly, the only times it has happened have been when I've been abusing the wiring. Never via a plug etc.

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  • [–] 1 point 9 months ago

    Many European electricians - and plenty of non-electrician idiots like me - will have had 240vac shocks, which are probably similar just a bit more nippy and will get worse faster than 110vac. I think the human body is also a weird electrical resistor that goes down with voltage.

    I'd not describe it as 'wonderful' or a 'slight tingle'. It's a pretty fierce bite. shocking is the word I'd use.

    I'd think if I'd had a few and got used to it, or if i knew it was coming maybe i'd downplay that a bit. But i've tightened up my unplugging process now (dayglow tape) to be sure i've unplugged the right plug. It was enough to know I don't want another unexpected 240vac zap.

    I'd be pretty east to wrap 2 loops and 1 . . . no , leave that to electroboom.

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