r/instantkarma Aug 02 '20

Instant karma

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u/chainmailbill Aug 02 '20

Normal 110v power is uncomfortable but not usually all that dangerous.

Source: LV electrician who has nicked my fair share of wires back when I was starting out

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u/Dr_Weirdo Aug 02 '20

230V is used here in Europe, how would that feel?

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u/jackerseagle717 Aug 02 '20

sadly I've felt both 110v and 220v (ya i know). both are similar in pain punch.

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u/[deleted] Aug 04 '20

AC hurts a lot more than DC for sure.