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realspeed Member Since: 26 Mar 2011 Location: East Sussex Posts: 574 |
My first thoughts are if there is a short /break in the wiring something wouldn't work ie lights etc. If everything does work then think along the lines of static electricity, this can give you a real belting. Don't know if you remember but some years ago you used to see "straps " hanging down from vehicles to stop static electricity. If it worked I don't know but many believed it did. Walking across some carpets and touching a door handle can give you quite a shock.
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26th Apr 2011 10:07 pm |
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MightyMildred Member Since: 16 Jan 2011 Location: County Durham Posts: 331 |
Thanks for reply RS.
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26th Apr 2011 10:20 pm |
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realspeed Member Since: 26 Mar 2011 Location: East Sussex Posts: 574 |
MM
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26th Apr 2011 10:26 pm |
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taztastic Member Since: 03 Feb 2011 Location: North West Posts: 8652 |
12v electrics are generally not up to the task of causing a shock, the resistance of your body, or the horses, is to great to overcome and you will generally feel nothing.
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27th Apr 2011 8:27 am |
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npinks Member Since: 28 Jun 2007 Location: Ls25 Posts: 20090 |
i can't comment on the shock side of things as i'm no expert
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27th Apr 2011 8:50 am |
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simont Member Since: 15 Feb 2011 Location: Sunderland/Newcastle Posts: 1809 |
Just to add my bit....
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27th Apr 2011 9:54 am |
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alex_pescaru Member Since: 12 Mar 2009 Location: RO Posts: 4642 |
Maybe I am saying a stupid thing, but could be somehow a horse panic attack?
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27th Apr 2011 10:45 am |
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chicken george Member Since: 05 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13289 |
ever had pigs in the trailer? horses will not go into a pig smelling trailer At work
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27th Apr 2011 11:37 am |
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Dave Member Since: 04 Jul 2007 Location: Somewhere Near You Posts: 2666 |
Voltage needs to be high enough to break down the surface resistance of the skin before current will flow.
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27th Apr 2011 11:59 am |
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chicken george Member Since: 05 Dec 2007 Location: N. Yorks Posts: 13289 |
dont forget horses have metal shoes so are more susceptible to shocks. as shown in that tragic incident at the horse races At work
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27th Apr 2011 1:36 pm |
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gilfishman Member Since: 06 Aug 2008 Location: Church Village Posts: 604 |
i also aways have a shock off my door when shutting it,makes me jump,so i try to close it without touching the metal,,,,,,only happens when i wear crocs on my feet, Current: Freelander 2 GS, Orkney Grey, Factory fit privacy glass, design pack and Clearview pack. Almond Leather ,rear spoiler,rear mudflaps.my13.
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27th Apr 2011 2:50 pm |
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superspark Member Since: 24 May 2009 Location: Devon Posts: 877 |
Its more likely that you are receiving a static shock. Positively charged electrons build up on moving parts of your body, It can very from day to day and the persons resistance.
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27th Apr 2011 7:28 pm |
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