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jamesgangnc jamesgangnc is offline
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Default Danger of electric shock from batteries in small boats?

You're fairly clueless about electricity, huh?

Bill Kearney wrote:
It's almost impossible to be injured by low voltage sources like 12v
batteries. That's one of the reasons a lot of outdoor and pool
lighting is low voltage. You might get a tingle that surprises you if
your are soaking wet and touch both battery terminals.


Bull****. You go get yourself wet and put your hands on the battery
terminals. You'll get a a HELLUVA shock from the amperage that's present.