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

Hard to imagine, yes.
Entirely possible though.

And

> .... Of course it has to be converted to the appropriate
> voltage/current, but that's exactly what your inverter is doing.

Certainly an inverter will easily allow it to be lethal,

*** BUT ***

it is possible to die with the voltage and current provided by 8 D 
cells in series alone - ie a 12 volt supply. This is most unusual, but 
in unusual circumstances people HAVE died from a 12 V supply! The 
voltage would probably have to be applied more or less to the chest 
surface, and having low resistance body contact would 'help', but it 
has happened.

Always treat with care.


            RM
 

-- 
http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive
View/change your membership options at
http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist