Looks like we have another contender for the Darwin Awards... - by NamelessPlayer
henke on 9/9/2006 at 17:50
Not sure I wanna see this. Does he die?
dvrabel on 9/9/2006 at 17:55
The man lives. The fence is probably something like 48 V and not the 6000 V as claimed.
Swiss Mercenary on 9/9/2006 at 17:58
Voltage isn't what's important... Insulation (Boots), dryness of the skin, and the fact that electric fences are only electrified in short bursts that come every second, or so means that they aren't the DEVICES OF INSTANT DEATH that people make them out to be... I should know, I tripped onto the one in my backyard :erg:
Tonamel on 9/9/2006 at 18:00
If there's anything I've learned from watching Mythbusters, it's that it isn't the volts that will kill you, it's the amps.
High voltage + low amperage = Painful, but not deadly
Shug on 9/9/2006 at 19:31
Ton hits it, you need a high current associated to really fuck you up
Uncia on 9/9/2006 at 19:55
Quote Posted by Tonamel
High voltage + low amperage = Painful, but not deadly
More specifically, P(ower) = V(olts) x I(Current). If either is very small the other's size doesn't matter.
In fact, if the total power is small you generally prefer higher voltage, since (except at the point of entry) you won't even feel that. Cue links to Tesla's experiments.
I'm also fairly certain a lethal electric fence would be illegal in most places.
SD on 9/9/2006 at 20:02
Re the thread title - doesn't someone have to die or render themselves sterile to win a Darwin Award?
dvrabel on 9/9/2006 at 20:13
My mistake, I forgot electric fences used short pulses.
Swiss Mercenary on 9/9/2006 at 20:17
Quote Posted by Strontium Dog
Re the thread title - doesn't someone have to die or render themselves sterile to win a Darwin Award?
They also can't have had kids.
If they survive, they are still eligible for an honourable mention.
