[Elecraft] K3: Power cable question

[WILLIS COOKE]

--- David Cutter <d.cutter at ntlworld.com> wrote:

> Glad you raised that point, Brian.  In my Sunday
> school classes I ask the 
> question: "what does the fuse protect?"  It's  a
> revelation to all when I 
> give the right answer.
> 
> On our 240V distribution system, a melted cable can
> lead to a severe shock 
> hazard and I'm guessing that in the 110V
> centre-tapped system since the 
> shock hazard is so much less, the next major hazard
> is fire, so, I've often 
> 
You are right David.  110 VAC is much safer than 240V,
it can just barely kill you.

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