"Stephen Robinson" wrote in message
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That suits me. Under the right conditions, 48 volts is plenty enough
to kill. Therefore, one inevitable result of 48 volt electrical systems
in cars will be the occasional dead mechanic.



How will 48v kill people, except for causing a fire, which 12 v is quite
capable of doing that also.

Do you own an arc welder? Look at the open circuit voltage(should be on the
case somewhere). Now look at all the shock hazard warnings.

If you don't own an arc welder the open circuit voltage is usually around 48
volts and arc voltage is around 25 volts (sound familiar?) and at the right
amperage that is enough to kill you.

-Carl