Quote:
Originally Posted by dmitch
The kid wasnt paying attention and shorted the battery and got shocked in the process. 2 Wrenches could easily short a battery and shock 2 people instead of just 1.
|
12 volts isn't really enough to shock anyone unless it goes through wet skin. The person is likely to be startled (and perhaps slightly stung) by the sparks that fly upon initial contact.
The immediate hazard is from extreme heat as current flows unimpeded through the metal tool. The slightly less immediate but more dangerous hazard is from shrapnel and acid from an exploding battery.