Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.2 (Tek) 9/28/84 based on 9/17/84; site tektronix.UUCP Path: utzoo!utcs!lsuc!pesnta!hplabs!tektronix!carlc From: carlc@tektronix.UUCP (Carl Clawson) Newsgroups: net.physics Subject: Re: Tesla coils and safety Message-ID: <5187@tektronix.UUCP> Date: Mon, 11-Mar-85 10:56:56 EST Article-I.D.: tektroni.5187 Posted: Mon Mar 11 10:56:56 1985 Date-Received: Tue, 12-Mar-85 13:01:50 EST References: <1025@hou4a.UUCP> <443@cadovax.UUCP> Reply-To: carlc@tektronix.UUCP (Carl Clawson) Organization: Tektronix, Beaverton OR Lines: 18 Summary: In article <443@cadovax.UUCP> keithd@cadovax.UUCP (Keith Doyle) writes: >CAREFUL, 15000v >is a lot of juice, and mine will deliver 60ma (30 is also common). > ... >Have fun, and don't electrocute yourself. Keep in mind that the >15kv primary is a lot more dangerous than the secondary emmisions. >If you get zapped by the secondary, chances are it will do little more >than curl your hair or give you a tickling sensation, but 15kv could >knock you around the room! This is a severe understatement. We're talking instant death, not being "knocked around the room". If anyone builds these toys, BE CAREFUL. They are especially unsuitable around children. I would recommend putting the entire primary circuit in a plexiglass enclosure with a remotely activated switch in the 115VAC line. And if you have kids, keep the thing locked and under guard! -- Carl