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Old April 2nd 08, 04:41 PM posted to uk.transport.london,uk.railway,uk.rec.subterranea
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On Apr 2, 4:46*pm, Adrian wrote:
Roger T. ("Roger T." ) gurgled happily,
sounding much like they were saying:

There are, however, people who have survived much higher voltages, but
many have taken lasting damage in the process.

Even the Americans can't electocute instantly, with 100% certainty,
people who have been sentanced to death by electric chair. That can be a
slow, painful death, requiring several attempts, before the subject
dies.


Yebbut they only use 110v.


For safety, presumably?