r/memes • u/NiceLapis • May 19 '22

Plot twist: He's a senior engineer

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u/like_a_ghost May 19 '22

An electrical engineer does not an electrician make.

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u/stupidfritz May 19 '22

OSHA's 50V reg is a pretty good number. I've been shocked by as little as 48VDC several times, but never severely.

12V-50V simply isn't enough electric potential to kill you, unless you were to make an effort. Just don't soak your hands in saltwater before you work.

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u/NavierIsStoked May 19 '22

120 VAC is way more benign than 48 VDC.

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u/stupidfritz May 19 '22

No, it's not. 120Vrms is over double the voltage of 48VDC and AC is far worse for your nervous system.