Do not try this at home
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Do not try this at home
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Re: Do not try this at home
I've been thinking about doing this at home for while. If I had the transformer it would have already happened. I'd buy a used microwave for the parts but then you have to get rid of the rest of it and they don't want them in the trash and they have such a glut of electronics that they don't take it at the place they tell you that you have to take it????? I guess the law is the law.
Anyway here is one of Tim Yoder's video that got me interested:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b__z2apE7dA
Ed
Anyway here is one of Tim Yoder's video that got me interested:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b__z2apE7dA
Ed
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Re: Do not try this at home
I've been researching this for a few months. The consensus seems to be to use a neon transformer. Better control and results. Can be found on Amazon. BE VERY CAREFUL AND ONLY USE WITH SUPERVISION! (Someone to peel you off and call 911!)
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While most of my projects deserve electrocution, I won't be practicing the dark art any time soon. But more power to ya
Looking forward to your videos!
Looking forward to your videos!
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I'd really like to try this. But, I have a rule... if it scares me, I don't do it.
Unfortunately, this process qualifies. Still, with a long enough extension cord.....
Unfortunately, this process qualifies. Still, with a long enough extension cord.....
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Gene, I would use my breaker as the switch and not even touch the cords!
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Good idea. Speaking of breakers, most of mine are the GFI type. I'm guessing this process would trip those.
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Probably not. GFI work when they detect more current on the hot wire than on the neutral. Since a ground isn't used the current flow in the black and white (hot and neutral) should be equal and the GFI should be fat dumb and happy.Gene Howe wrote:Good idea. Speaking of breakers, most of mine are the GFI type. I'm guessing this process would trip those.
Unless you touch the transformer or anything connected to the two wires there isn't much risk.
I would make sure I had the whole thing on an insulated and isolated surface.
Some said make sure you have some one to pull you off. I don't think you would need to be pulled off, if you touched this you would need someone to restart your heart if possible.
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I'm pretty sure I'm going to do this project but I will not share results here due to the hazards involved.
Ed
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