Off-topic: danger of 120v mains?

[Colin Fraser]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Johnson" <jamos at technotoys.com>
To: <mclilith at ezwv.com>; <synth-diy at node12b53.a2000.nl>
Sent: Wednesday, January 03, 2001 5:25 AM
Subject: Re: Off-topic: danger of 120v mains?


> 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.

I know it's an expensive option, but in the UK at least you can buy mains
outlet sockets with built in RCD circuit breakers. That should protect the
most inquisitive fingers.
IMO plastic covers on sockets are probably quite a temptation to young
children.

You Americans have it lucky - you should stick your fingers on 240 V UK
mains a couple of times.
On the few occasions I've done that I've usually found myself inexplicably
at the other side of the room, with any test equipment I was using on the
floor between myself and the workbench, a cold sweat and a pulse rate in the
low audio range...

Colin f