On 22 November 2013 17:51, William "Chops" Westfield wrote= : > > 30 volts is certainly enough to feel unpleasant > > Really? I have a 50V supply, and I just licked my finger and put it > across the terminals at 30V, and I didn't feel a thing. > Not at 50V, either=85 > Now, I remember getting an almost-unpleasant tingle out of a 90V drycell > back in the neon-bulb oscillator days=85 Don't try this at home. Bill may have an oxide layer on his tongue or distilled water pure saliva. Most "ordinary people" get a very significant sensation with 9V on their tongue. 90 V is in ECT territory, or worse. Russell --=20 http://www.piclist.com/techref/piclist PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .