Cock Loops Question

[GHHoss]

I have a pair of Prestige Electraloops.

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What I’m wondering is why I can touch the tail-end of the loop and not get shocked. I would have thought that the entire loops would be getting electrified but it seems like only the part looped around the cock or balls is active. I can even touch the aluminum fittings without any zap. Why is that?

[Stimaddict]

Believe me the whole thing is 'live' once the power is flowing, including the aluminium parts. I honestly don't know why you aren't getting zapped but it's never a good idea to touch a live electrode.

[GHHoss]

Thanks. I have been zapped by a wire that got loose and it's not fun. I'll treat the loops with more respect.

[joannesReviews]

The electricity is taking the "path of least resistance" which is going straight to the other electrode rather than through your hand, up your arm them through your chest (not a good idea) and back down to the other electrode.

On a safety point, always wear gloves when touching live electrodes to remove the possibility of a current path that you haven't thought through or intended.

As Stimaddict has already stated everything on that loop is a live electrode including the fancy aluminium body (although the anodising on the body will act as an insulator).