On Tue, 15 Jun 2004 14:35:10 +0100, "Christian McArdle"
wrote:

I'm aware that this is an American site but just wondered if it is
accurate
enough to follow for my own project (apart from the obvious power
differences etc).

You are joking! US electrics are about as safe as attaching electrodes to
your genitals.

Possibly - but with the US supply you'll survive this bit of sado-masochism.

Earth - sorry ground - potential is somewhat hit and miss over there but
often it lies fairly centrally between the two wires so you've only got
55volts or so of shock.