On Fri, Apr 10, 2009 at 6:42 PM, Ken Lewis <kdlewis@northstate.net> wrote: >..... Logically, > the inverter chassis would be at DC ground potential and isolated from the > AC output. AT least, that's the way I would design it. That way you couldn't > get shocked standing wet and barefooted in your van making margaritas. With all due respect to Wes and Ken...... But if he's standing in the Pickle wet and barefoot, making margaritas, playing electric guitar (LH hammer-ons only) through an old ungrounded Fender tube amp, singing into an RCA ribbon mic, (which is inputted to an old ungrounded PA system) and all are on the same circuit, and his lips touch the mic, will he get a shock? <EV> Kidding. And I shouldn't, but it's Friday! Neil. (not Diamond)
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