Re: MD: DC surges, a warning

[Colin Burchall]

PrinceGaz wrote:

> btw if you insist on connecting a dozen PP3 batteries in series and end up
> electrocuting yourself, I accept no responsibility.  Having said that, 117V AC
> at 60Hz is more dangerous than 300V DC I think.  Do not rely on this as a
> DIY electrocution guide.

300V DC will hurt you a lot more than 117V AC, but if the 300V comes
from 33 x 9V batteries (not NiCads) in a great big long string then the
high internal resistance will likely limit the available current to a
safer level than the 117VAC mains.

-cb
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