1-) Why do sparks exist when we make touch the (+) line to the (-) line of dc voltage or (phase and neutral line of AC)? Heated/vapourised material from conductors. 2-) Where is the source of scent after touching the two lines to each other? Ozone - oxygen in air changed from O2 to O3. Also possibnly material from heated conductors or insulation. 3-) (Although this one is a bit foolish question) Is it wiser to test the existance of the electricity on the AC line by letting touched phase and neutral lines? No!!! ie Neutral won't tell you anything IF it is properly functioning and may turn out to be as lethal as Phase if things are not as they should be. use a meter !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Russell McMahon -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist