[rohmell]

Originally Posted by pervM ↗

Curious why the 3rd guy merely got a zap on his hand instead of getting stuck like the other guys.

He wasn't well grounded in electrical knowledge, nor current events.

[CatBatMan]

Originally Posted by William May ↗

I think they will settle for $18.00

$9 each? I'll allow it. $.50/year for 36 years.

[CatBatMan]

Originally Posted by Mr.NoCredit ↗

Nothing beats the sound of someone’s body being used as an electrical conductor.

The sound a slot machine makes when you've won a jackpot is fairly pleasant.

[William May]

Originally Posted by Mr.NoCredit ↗

Nothing beats the sound of someone’s body being used as an electrical conductor.

The family was REALLY hoping he would come home, as a SYMPHONY Conductor. Guess their dreams are ended.

Or should I say.............Up in smoke...?

[Mr.NoCredit]

Originally Posted by CatBatMan ↗

The sound a slot machine makes when you've won a jackpot is fairly pleasant.

You win!!!

[MorbidlYaBeasT]

Originally Posted by Rikbikboo ↗

Is there where the argument for dc/ac comes in? Here in the UK our plugs and electric tends to throw you off rather than hold you on it if that makes sense.

I mean we still get electrocutions here but if you got a shock say for instance in the kitchen the current throws you. Whenever I see it abroad no matter if its a household supply or industrial they always seem to be compelled to hold on.

Electric the unseen death. Better off just dont push portable scaffolds around, That's the lesson I take away.

is this also why it seems like they don't have the "two wire" rule?

[MorbidlYaBeasT]

Originally Posted by William May ↗

The family was REALLY hoping he would come home, as a SYMPHONY Conductor. Guess their dreams are ended.

Or should I say.............Up in smoke...?

mama talkin to me try to tell ME how to live.

[wildaxboxer]

Originally Posted by William May ↗

I think they will settle for $18.00

Always hold out for the 2nd and 3rd offer, might get $30

[spycosis]

Originally Posted by Rikbikboo ↗

Is there where the argument for dc/ac comes in? Here in the UK our plugs and electric tends to throw you off rather than hold you on it if that makes sense.

I mean we still get electrocutions here but if you got a shock say for instance in the kitchen the current throws you. Whenever I see it abroad no matter if its a household supply or industrial they always seem to be compelled to hold on.


Electric the unseen death. Better off just dont push portable scaffolds around, That's the lesson I take away.

It depends upon what point in the phase cycle you get shocked that determines whether you get 'stuck' or not. If you are in the unlucky part of that cycle, it will cause muscle contraction. The two guys pushing the scaffold had their hands in the worst position for this accident to happen.

And about AC/DC.... yes DC is much safer and also delivers a smoother flow of current (better for industrial machinery to prevent vibration and power fluctuations) but it loses far too much energy (as heat) when being transmitted down power lines.

The electric supply network would therefore still have to be AC, and equipment installed on every street or in every house to convert it to DC. For many household appliances AC is also better so you'd need to convert the current back again. Which is getting a bit silly and complicated.

[Necrotic Bowel]

I wonder who makes those metal scaffolds? Sadists?