I recall having read that AC is considerably more dangerous, for the
reason that Howard stated. Furthermore, 60 Hz is just about the worst
frequency. This was determined by executing dogs in less enlightened
times. I've also read that Edison created and promoted the electric
chair, which was run from AC, to dramatize the danger of AC over DC. He
had a big investment in DC distribution systems and equipment, while
Westinghouse was promoting AC power distribution.

Roy Lewallen, W7EL

Paul Burridge wrote:
On Sun, 10 Aug 2003 11:26:32 -0700, "Howard Henry Schlunder"
wrote:


DC is safer than AC because it doesn't cause
ventricular fibrillation, so death by these shocks occur from organ damage
and falling off ladders and things.


Funny. I was always told that DC= 'dangerous current' as it's *more*
likely to cause fatalities. Perhaps someone can settle the matter?
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