A low resistance fluid (eg copper grease) might get enough current going through it to heat up and possibly ignite. Carbon would make nice arc rods... I think the voltage itself wouldn't cause a problem to the tissues, more the response of the fluid to the potential current flow.... ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Pearson" To: Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2003 3:36 AM Subject: [OT]: How much voltage could cause injury Could a person be injured by a 12 volt DC shock, given certain conditions? For instance, could a 12 volt car battery cause injury to a healthy person if their hands were wet or greasy? Assuming they are not using a pace maker or any thing like that. I just don't have the guts to try it. John -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList mailto:piclist-unsubscribe-request@mitvma.mit.edu -- http://www.piclist.com hint: PICList Posts must start with ONE topic: [PIC]:,[SX]:,[AVR]: ->uP ONLY! [EE]:,[OT]: ->Other [BUY]:,[AD]: ->Ads