On May 23, 10:27*am, John H wrote:
On Sat, 23 May 2009 07:01:15 -0400, "Eisboch"
wrote:







"Wizard of Woodstock" wrote in message
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On Fri, 22 May 2009 21:38:35 -0700, "Calif Bill"
wrote:

I have seen solid streams hit the ground just like from a hose without a
nozzle. *Fire hoses spray.

Sorry - nope.

Even under high pressure/large volume, like a deluge gun you see on
top of some tower and ladder systems, the stream isn't strong enough
to resist air pressure and breaks up almost immediately.

Now, having said that, it is possible if you crank up to super high
voltage AND current, but even then it's problematic.

I know from experience that the electric fence systems used for horse
paddocks and pastures is upwards of 5000 volts or more. *Very little current
obviously, but enough to catch your attention if you happen to accidently
touch it.

I, for one, am not interested in testing the **** on it theory.

Eisboch

The proper way to test the fence is to pick a live blade of grass or
weed about a foot long. While holding it, touch it to the fence at the
tip. If nothing is felt, touch it about halfway up. If still nothing,
touch it about an inch or two from your fingers. If still nothing, the
fence is not 'hot'.

If anything is felt, it will be only a small 'tingle'.

From a farm boy.
--

John H

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When I was a kid I was always getting shocked by fences! One time (and
one time ONLY!) I tried to crawl under a fence, while crawling in our
creek. Yep, hands and legs in water, when my backed brushed the fence!