2007-07-17 04:38:52 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Absolutely.
I was testing a large batch of electrical condensors, which required touching the terminals on the unit and then drawing away one of the transformer leads to see the length of the arc it produced. The transformer was sitting on the bench, and, connected to the main electrical circuit, it delivered about 3000 volts, with very little amperage, through small gauge wire leads.
It was desirable to have an arc at least a half-inch long, and this worked well as I held one live wire in each hand and drew the arcs for pass or fail.
That is, it worked until my finger slipped and I found myself touching the live ends of both transformer leads, and had all 3000 volts run through my hands.
The shock was bad, and very frightening, but I was not unconscious and I got even more frightened when I found that I could not release the wires because my hands would not respond.
I do not know where the idea came from but I decided to try backing away from the bench and when I did that it did not pull the wires out of my hands, but it did pull the transformer away with me and it fell to the floor.
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When the transformer fell its weight pulled the wires free from my hands and I just stood there for about a minute, with my whole body shaking.
That was truly an experience I would never want to repeat.
2007-07-17 04:55:19 · answer #1 · answered by Ef Ervescence 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This happens to me mainly in the winter time. I have so much electricity (and static) in my body that everything metal I touch, shocks the piss out of me.
When I am in the grocery store I have to be very careful, because just picking up a tin of food, or opening the milk cooler door can wind up being very painful for me.
Cheers
2007-07-17 11:42:06 · answer #2 · answered by Daft One 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, indeed. Sometimes the static electricity has built up to the point where quite a jolt occurs. Mostly in dry conditions when I wear my socks and shuffle across the carpets.
2007-07-17 11:42:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
oh yes. lets see... when plugging something into an outlet and accidentally touching the metal. (twice)
ah - and during the winter when everything i put on feels full of static and then u turn on a light switch and get zapped. that's happend a few times.
its pretty scary at first, cuz ur like "CRAP! i just got electricuted!" but then u realize it was harmless.
:)
2007-07-17 11:43:08 · answer #4 · answered by incurably_indecisive 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, i touched a light fixture and actually was electrocuted lol.
2007-07-17 11:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by Dan Theman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep,it just happened to me today,i touched the tap water and felt electrocuted but lucky my hair didnt stand up lol
2007-07-17 11:41:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes often - mostly on contact with metal - particularly on cold days when wearing synthetic shoes! I often electrocute collegues inadvertently too!
Its the orrible office carpet wot does it!!
2007-07-17 11:41:47 · answer #7 · answered by kigglymarie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes; I touched some gubbins inside a VCR once, and I felt like I'd been electricuted. Probably because I'd been electricuted!
You?
2007-07-17 11:41:23 · answer #8 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but I have touched a light switch and been thrown across the room. NEVER, NEVER touch a light switch with wet hands....It is sooooooooo not good for your health
2007-07-17 11:43:05 · answer #9 · answered by me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. I accidently pinched two wires together with my fingers while installing a new light fixture. It felt like I was being shocked. Coincidently, I was being shocked.
2007-07-17 11:42:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋