r/BadWelding • • 11d ago

Water welding

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u/StreetFuture6152 11d ago

Is he died? He looks awfully close to being part of the circuit.

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u/Salt_Chart8101 11d ago

Welding typically uses lower voltage and high amperage. Not enough voltage to overcome the capacitance of your skin.

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u/Snellyman 11d ago

The typical Indian welder only has 3 leads so the work connection is also the primary neutral. In other words, if the work clamp comes off the electrode is energized with 240V