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> A domestic power supply voltage (110 or 230 V), 50 or 60 Hz alternating current (AC) through the chest for a fraction of a second may induce ventricular fibri
by chockablock 5y ago
> A domestic power supply voltage (110 or 230 V), 50 or 60 Hz alternating current (AC) through the chest for a fraction of a second may induce ventricular fibrillation at currents as low as 30 milliamperes (mA).With direct current (DC), 300 to 500 mA is required.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_injury https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrical_injury
- catmanjan 5y agoSo you'd have to have a wire pressed against your chest with your back on the ground... Unlikely but yes possible hazard when working on solar panels
- jfrunyon 5y agoThink about the path the electricity would have to follow between, say, an arm and a leg, or even both arms.
- rainbowzootsuit 5y agoThese, and the GFCI outlets/breakers are calibrated against injury for adults. The thresholds are lower for children. Mike Holt is an excellent instructor on the NEC and has quite a few videos that speak about this topic. https://m.youtube.com/user/MikeHoltNEC https://m.youtube.com/user/MikeHoltNEC