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Got (literally) shocked on the boat today

Cap305

By Cap305,
in Maintenance, Tech Info & Troubleshooting

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Lance B. Johnson Waaaaay Too Many

Lance B. Johnson

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And then keep in mind everyone's resistance is different. I worked with a tech that would routinely pull secondary wires with his hands. Claimed he never got shocked. I got shocked everytime I tried it.... High tension pliers for me.

Even so I sincerely doubt we are talking battery voltage here. Most people either don't feel a thing or just a slight tingle. I've never seen anyone "shocked" from a twelve volt source. It's only 3 volts more than a stupid 9 volt battery :)

I'm not saying it didn't happen, just that it's highly unlikely.

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williemon Completely Addicted

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After re reading the post, I think I am convinced it was either secondary ignition shock (like from the spark plug) or maybe a 12 volt shock from a discharging capacitor?

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