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Table 41.1 Assumed Touch Voltage
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I am a bit confused by this. Why do the disconnection times in Table 41.1 appear to be based on a touch voltage of 100 volts rather than a touch voltage of 125 volts?
For example, 110% of 230= 253 volts. Assuming L and PE are of the same size and material, indirect contact touch voltage is 126.5 volts. Would 0.33 seconds not appear more realistic?
A very similar curve is in the older editions too. However the pinhole breakdown mechanism is thermal, and takes a some tens of milliseconds to occur
That fits well with the experience, starting as a tingle for a noticeable time, and ending with a trip. You're more daring in your sharing (of the standard's figure!) - it's certainly better than my written description.
A very similar curve is in the older editions too. However the pinhole breakdown mechanism is thermal, and takes a some tens of milliseconds to occur
That fits well with the experience, starting as a tingle for a noticeable time, and ending with a trip. You're more daring in your sharing (of the standard's figure!) - it's certainly better than my written description.
