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== Background <!-- Provide background information for this kink. --> == | == Background <!-- Provide background information for this kink. --> == | ||
Shock collars have two metal contacts that press up against the skin. When activated with a remote, the collar sends an electrical signal through these contacts, passing through the body in between them. Many models also include vibrate and/or tone functions as well. | |||
Different manufacturers use different electrical signals and voltage levels in their shock collars. One manufacturer produces collars that can reach up to 8 kV.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dhont |first=Philippe |date=2016-12-20 |title=The electrical signal in e-collars |url=https://gobobby.be/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The-electrical-signal-in-e-collars.pdf}}</ref> | |||
== Appeal <!-- Describe the reasons why people participate in this kink. --> == | == Appeal <!-- Describe the reasons why people participate in this kink. --> == | ||
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Other things to consider: | Other things to consider: | ||
* Is the collar waterproof? | |||
* What protections does the shock collar have against inadvertent activation? Does it have a timeout to prevent it from getting stuck on? | * What protections does the shock collar have against inadvertent activation? Does it have a timeout to prevent it from getting stuck on? | ||