@inference Yes. I've been hit by 120v and 240v here.

@AmpBenzScientist They're not *terrible*, but they are kind of stupid in the way that they allow arbitrary amounts of current through them via extension cables, which can cause fires, and the fact that the breakers aren't designed to protect people, they're designed solely to stop fires from occuring. It's also stupid how the government seems to think that it's fine for you to get shocked just because it's 120 V which doesn't often kill.

@inference The older NEMA standards were and still are pretty cool. Most of my experience is in DC but I've had to deal with AC. I've had to use suicide cords before to get mains power hooked up to a home. I've seen the greenish blue gas phase from copper or brass because of 240VAC. 3 pin connectors for that same voltage, no grounding. Just 120VAC each with a common earth.

One of the few good things about the standards is that we do have Polarity with the 2 prong design. 60Hz is pretty useful too.