RE: nst shock

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Original poster: "Pete Komen by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <pkomen-at-zianet-dot-com>

Hello Frank,

I got across 6kv (half of a 12/60 NST) hand to hand and the jolt was
considerable.  I felt stiff for days.  I was tired and feeling not too sharp
and I should have quit and gone inside but I continued and did something
STUPID.  I am blessed to be alive.  The first time could well have been the
last time.  I wasn't even touching one side, it arced to me.

If you were well insulated from ground, it may be that you got only a tiny
current if any.  Linemen work on hot HV power lines at the line potential
when insulated from the ground.  The only time I get just a tingle is if I
am well insulated from ground.  Don't get careless around high voltage.
Even low voltage (12 volts or so) can kill if good connection is made to
both sides.  It sounds as if you are getting a little cavalier around
electricity and that is dangerous.  Please be careful.

Regards,

Pete Komen

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Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 8:10 AM
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Subject: Re: nst shock

Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<PsychoticMinds1-at-aol-dot-com>



            Hi my name is frank im new to coiling and i was working on my
power supply unit and i accidently grabbed hold of the end of the hv out
line
which is 10,000 volt at 20 milla amps and i barly flinched. i barley feel
120
shocks any more and im small i only way 135 punds (and im only 16)  I don't
understand how a full grown man can get nocked accross the room bye a shock
like this when it barley makes me flinch. can anyone offer any sugestions?