1,500 volts direct current vs Idiot. EXTREME VIDEO FOOTAGE

[talnlnky]

1,500volts isn't really anything... in fact... voltage doesn't mean squat. High voltage just means you can arc gaps... but voltage isn't what kills people.... Amperage kills people. A 1/4amp to the heart will kill a person. That's why it is such a good thing that our skin is relatively dry and such a good insulator.

I think static electricity shocks are 3,000 volts, and it only takes like 30mili-volts to fry a computer chip/electronics.

[CTScott]

Originally Posted by talnlnky

1,500volts isn't really anything... in fact... voltage doesn't mean squat. High voltage just means you can arc gaps... but voltage isn't what kills people.... Amperage kills people. A 1/4amp to the heart will kill a person. That's why it is such a good thing that our skin is relatively dry and such a good insulator.

I think static electricity shocks are 3,000 volts, and it only takes like 30mili-volts to fry a computer chip/electronics.

High voltage plus high current capability is the key to the popping of the dude. high voltage means that the body's high resistance is easily overcome. High current capability means crispy critter.

[GeneW]

Originally Posted by talnlnky

1,500volts isn't really anything... in fact... voltage doesn't mean squat. High voltage just means you can arc gaps... but voltage isn't what kills people.... Amperage kills people. A 1/4amp to the heart will kill a person. That's why it is such a good thing that our skin is relatively dry and such a good insulator.

I think static electricity shocks are 3,000 volts, and it only takes like 30mili-volts to fry a computer chip/electronics.

The term you're looking for is "Compliance", the ability of an electric source to deliver power.

I was hit with 17,000 volts at work from a "high potter". About half a milliamp. Hurt like a bitch.

Gene