• AA5B@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Did you die? I wonder about the truth behind the idea that getting shocked with 120v is less likely/hazardous than double that

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      11 months ago

      As a kid I used a metal tool to cut a live wire 220v-240v wire and besides getting scared by the jolt I was fine. Probably because the protection circuits kicked in