This is a debate, not an argument, let’s be adults about this. [Insert political joke]

  • Scrollone
    2·
    11 months ago

    There’s a problem, though. You can get shocked by the US voltage and be fine. But try that with the European 50 Hz 240 V…

    • Zak@lemmy.world
      3·
      11 months ago

      But try that with the European 50 Hz 240 V

      I have. It hurts more.

      It’s probably somewhat more dangerous than 110V if the circuit goes from one hand, through the chest, into the other hand. Most shocks involving a plug just go through a finger.

      • nieminen@lemmy.world
        4·
        11 months ago

        Knew a guy in college who had his thumb nail blown off from plugging a cord in while touching the terminals. Was gross.