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Can a neon sign transformer with an output of 12000V and 30mA kill you?
Florin:
I just saw a video https://youtu.be/EOVpldbaGq4?t=24s where this transformer is limited to 30mA and I was wandering if it can kill you.
(PS: It's my first post and i'm not sure if i choose the correct category).
dfmischler:
If you grabbed one lead in each hand while it was running it could very well kill you, if it can actually achieve 30 mA in that situation. Some people say that it "should" take more current to kill you, but there are a lot of variables including your own medical condition.
German_EE:
Assume YES unless you have absolute proof that this is not the case.
Florin:
But, for example, if a transformer will be limited to, let's say, 1 - 10 mA or even lower it will be safe regardless of the output voltage?
Zero999:
--- Quote from: dfmischler on February 01, 2016, 08:17:26 pm ---If you grabbed one lead in each hand while it was running it could very well kill you, if it can actually achieve 30 mA in that situation. Some people say that it "should" take more current to kill you, but there are a lot of variables including your own medical condition.
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Yes, there's a risk of death and serious injury such as burns and damage to the heart and nervous system.
An RCD my trip at 30mA but the current doesn't flow for long.
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