Re: Haunted House Coil Use

["Steve Rosenthal" <sdrosen-at-cwia-dot-com> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)]

For What It's Worth,
The "What Ifs" can go on forever, the discussion has to end with a decision.
Like most things in life there is risk involved. And Insurance companies are
making huge money on the fact that #1 People are natuarally paranoid, #2
People tend to plan for the worst. #3 Laws are set up to "protect" us from
"danger". and the list goes on. The reason insurance compaies do so well, is
they have actuarial tables. They know the "odds". You are betting you will
have a car accident, they are betting you won't, you are betting your house
will burn, they are betting it won't, you are betting you will die before
your time, they are betting you won't, etc.  Look at any city and see who
owns the tallest shiniest newest buildings, insurance companies, there is a
message there, the insurance business is GREAT! They win with their bet. I
peronally bet on the side of the insurance companies. The odds of something
happening at your Halloween House related to the Tesla Coil are remote and
none. The insurance companies and everyone reading this knows that, does
anyone know of a similar situation where someone was harmed by a Tesla Coil?
Personally I think it is best in this case to do nothing, take the risk and
let the sleeping dog lay.
sdr
----- Original Message -----
From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
To: <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2000 8:28 PM
Subject: Re: Haunted House Coil Use


> Original poster: "Barton B. Anderson" <tesla123-at-pacbell-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
>
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