amdx fired this volley in news:lr3nki$9s6$1@dont-
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The reason Tesla coils are safer is the frequency, not necessarily
safe, but you can conduct an arc from the coil to one hand and off the
other hand and not get hurt. I wouldn't want to do it though.
Mikek

Yes, I know, Mike. I was making the point that power company service is
NOT a 'special circumstance' like a Tesla coil.

Lloyd