I know that you goobers are fooling around. That's why we use a 5000 watt generator and an expensive power rectifier unit (shock box). This kind of equipment can be dangerous if used by someone who is not trainer properly. The rectifier turns the AC power into a less dangerous and harmful DC power (so I'm told). We can control the volts, duty cycle, pulse width, and amperage. Different setting are more affective on different fish.