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24 volt battery

2010 Reader Submission
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While talking to a friends brother in law we were talking about big cordless drills and 24volt drill packs..... Said brother in law stated that he ONCE decided to test a 24volt drill battery like all kids do with a 9volt battery...... he put his tounge across the contacts.

He informed us that the battery psk was dead flat and thought he would only get a slight tingle...... It flattened him and he swears he felt his heart stop...... he was fairly weak and not real flash for a few days....... we all wondered what would have happened if the battery pack had been fully charged.....

He did survive but that was more luck than planning.....

Submitted on 03/06/2010

Submitted by: Dave.M.
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Candi said:
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Soooo the fact it was a much higher voltage didn't set off the caution gene? He's bloody lucky to be alive! Thanks, Dave, and submit again!

James said:
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Gadzooks, some people just don't get it! Yes, this one counts as stupid! Even dead flat, 24 volts is STILL 24 volts!! Thanks, Dave!

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