Off-topic: danger of 120v mains?

[Jim Johnson]

Yup, "potentially fatal" is what I was looking for. And again, I've been
shocked so many times, it's hard to think of it that way. So the outlet
covers will be purchased. 

Glad you like the software! 

Jim Johnson 
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On 1/2/01 at 11:31 PM Glen wrote:

>At 10:45 PM 1/2/01 , Jim Johnson wrote:
>>OK, this is a peripherally off-topic question, and some of you may
actually
>>lose some respect for me by asking it, but anyway - 
>>
>>How dangerous is household US AC to a toddler?
>
>Is "potentially fatal" dangerous enough for you?
>
>I'm a little surprised that you felt the need to ask, but I'm also very
>glad you did. It's much better than assuming there isn't a serious danger
>involved.
>
>Yes, many people have been shocked by 120 Vac and lived to tell about it.
>Yes, many of them suffered little, if any, noticeable side effects. 
>
>HOWEVER  -  Many people have also died from encounters with 120 Vac!
>
>I suggest that you not let your child be one of the unlucky ones. I would
>start by covering any unused electrical outlets. There are inexpensive
>plastic plugs that can be inserted into outlets for this purpose. I'm sure
>there are lots of other precautions that can be taken as well. Perhaps
some
>other members of the list have some other safety suggestions?
>
>
>Later,
>Glen Berry
>
>P.S. 
>I just finished sending an email to the Digital Hell list, praising some
of
>your software, only seconds before I got to this message. Synchronicity?