Re: Haunted House Coil Use

["Barton B. Anderson" <tesla123-at-pacbell-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)]

Hi Jeff, 

Well, as long as you know without a shadow of doubt that "no" problems will
affect pacemakers or other electronic life sustaining devices, then I agree
there is no need to display unnecessary warnings. But, if you don't know for
"sure", then what? 

Just because an organization is scared of the possibilities doesn't make their
decision wrong. If TC's can cause an accident, then they probably made the
right decision, even if this rubs a coiler or coil display organization the
wrong way. 

The obvious course to take is to find out for sure if TC's can or cannot cause
a problem. Most of us aren't going to do that, but those of you who are
prefessionally involved may want to take up the task, document it, and let the
world know the results. We can all speculate, but theories are worthless.
Actual testing is required. Better yet, these medical device companies may have
already done the testing which should identify if a TC is capable of causing a
malfunction. 

Bart 

Tesla list wrote: 
>
> Original poster: "Jeff W. Parisse" <jparisse-at-teslacoil-dot-com> 
>
> Slow down folks... before we get ahead of ourselves here... 
>
> My thoughts below... 
>
> > (consider wording to the effect: 
> >  Individuals with medical conditions, implants, etc. must not enter 
> without 
> > doctor knowledge and approval) 
>
> Snip 
>
> > Individual entry is voluntary. 
> > Individual entry assumes full responsibility and liability for themselves 
> > and minor children. 
>
> Totally unnecessary scare mongering. A sign that says "High Voltage" 
> is all any pacemaker wearer need know. 
>
> > Additionally 
> > I urge you to insist anyone who has a pacemaker or medical condition (or 
> > just everyone) 
> > "sign" a well worded waiver before entry, (mandatory for anyone with a 
> > condition assuring they understand what "assuming full self responsibility 
> > and liability, means) 
>
> Totally impractical advice for a professional Haunted House. 
> Nobody is going to sign anything. Haunted Attraction operators are concerned 
> with "throughput" and a written waiver is counter to that. 
>
> > The LA & Calif Science Fairs prohibit TC firing due to insurance 
> liability, 
> > desiring not have science fair cancellation in future years. 
>
> This is a total shame. A rather gutless position taken by many 
> organizations. 
> The fact that it is the position of the LA and Calif Science Fairs speaks 
> volumes about the laws of man eclipsing the laws of physics. 
>
> > BTW, the 3' spark may not be the only concern. 
> > The E & H field may cause charge and/or induction at longer distances. 
> > Safe for most in good health but liability applies to the most frail and 
> > susceptible. 
>
> 1. Inverse square of the distance, 2. Well made coils don't radiate much 
> E or H for that matter. A non-issue as far as I'm concerned. 
>
> Jeff Parisse 
> www.teslacoil-dot-com