We like to call this progress. As an electronics engineer I could tell you about the many complex layers of protection that are built into these systems. Please do attend a four year course and come back to tell us what you’ve learned about how these systems are safe to use.
Right, I'll let you know if and when that happens. Until then, think of how you can describe those layers of protection. Scientific communication to laymen is vitally important.
It's a bit hard when the layman is being wilfully obtuse.
I’ve outlined several general principles and requirements elsewhere in this thread. Alec has, as ever, given his patient and comprehensive responses.
The information has been helpful. In retrospect, I should have phrased that as a question for safety information rather than sharing my reaction of not wanting to be anywhere near a thousand volts.
Nobody wants to be within striking distance of any dangerous voltage or current. Huge efforts are made to prevent any injury. These are not just a big cable and socket, they are sophisticated electrical equipment. But they are engineered to be pretty much as simple as plugging in a table lamp.
Yeah, the problem is of course that I don't trust corporations to do it right, when they could do it wrong and let someone else pay for it with their life, as happens a lot. Knowing _what_ those safety measures are is vital. But come to think of it, how do we know all stations use those measures?
Of course, in the face of the evidence of "there have been no incidents of shocks", I think it's reasonable to assume that they do, but I'm curious about whether there's (for now) regulation about it or they're just doing it out of, like, fear that people won't use their product.
Honestly. I think you need to do your own research from here out. You know how to hold the rod now, go feed yourself.
I can’t speak for the USA, but these are bound into Regulations in the UK. Regulations are legally enforced. The open protocols have standardised reporting requirements. What do you know about gasoline pump safety and its enforcement? The real danger comes when you get in the car and drive.