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Old 07-15-2020, 10:49 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by Formula260SS View Post
So I have a question

How far will current travel in water? Example - my neighbor two doors down has shore power for his boat, if he has a problem will the current reach my swimming area about 400' - 500' away? I would guess the resistance of the water would have a lot to do with how far it will travel.
That is almost impossible to answer as there are too many variables. Google it for the hell of it and you will see what I mean. I do know that the it travels farther in salt water, I also know that the cleaner (less minerals) the water the less it will travel.

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