> The reason is, the 110v ac generated this way 
> would be very safe 
> even when someone accidentally touches it?

Probably, but not for the reason you think. Touching one pole is mostly
harmless if you are not connected also to the other pole, so an isolated
110V is much more safe than a ground-referenced 110v.

> It is hard to imagine 8 D cells 
> could kill someone, right?

No problem at all. With the right circuitry and connected correctly I'm
sure 8 D cells can kill.

Wouter van Ooijen

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