Originally Posted by gfretwell
If neither winding of the generator is connected to anything but the current carrying conductors in the receptacle there is no path to the frame or to ground. The output is totally isolated from both.


I disagree with the statement that the output is totally isolated from both the frame or the ground. There will be SOME coupling. Is it enough to cause a shock or fatality? That depends.

It depends on the state of the insulation of whatever is connected to the generator and the condition of the generator itself. It depends on the applied voltage to the insulation.

It comes down to Who or What are we trying to protect?

Larry