Re: uv dangers from uncovered gap

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Original poster: "brian by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <ka1bbg1-at-mcttelecom-dot-com>

Hi, well i have a friend who was electrofied by a hi wire while wearing
contact lenses and he too lost an eye. I would say if you worry then put a
shield over it, a little or a lot of uv still can cause eye damage, and
besides if the gap is too brite the sparks from the toroid will seem
dim.....my opinion)
cul brian f.
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Subject: uv dangers from uncovered gap


> Original poster: "Robin Copini by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<rcopini-at-merlin-dot-net.au>
>
> Hi all,
>
>  Just reading through another computer magazine, and found this very
> interesting article. I will copy here verbatim.
>
>  Electric Arcing.
>
>  Arcing generates ultra violet radiation which causes skin damage akin
> to severe sunburn. Molten metal particles from the arc can penetrate,
> burn and lodge in the flesh. These effects are additional to any
> radiated heat damage caused by the arc. Further effects of arcing can
> easily be overlooked and an illustration of this has been where the
> recipient of arcing has been wearing contact lenses with the following
> consequences:
>
>  'An electrical worker threw an uncovered electrical switch into a
> closed position resulting in an electrical spark'.
>
>
>  'A welder threw open his protective face shield to better position a
> welding rod, the rod contacted metal and produced a spark'.
>
> Nothing particularly unusual about these occurrences except both men
> were wearing contact lenses. On returning home they removed the contact
> lenses and the cornea of the eye was removed along with the lens. The
> result was instant blindness! An investigation revealed in both cases
> the electrical arc generated microwaves that had dried up the fluids
> between the eye and the contact lens. The trauma is painless and the
> individuals never knew the injury had occurred until they had removed
> the contact lens along with the cornea. Clearly, therefore, it may be
> very unwise to wear contact lenses when considering any electrical
> testing or commissioning activity.
>
> end quote.
>
>  Now I am far from an expert in this, but I do demonstrate my coil to
> those that ask to see it, and although I always ask concerning implants
> etc I have never considered the above scenario. Considering my gap is
> literally 'sunlight' bright when running, and considereing proximity
> issues,  could someone please tell me whether the above is cause for
> concern?
>
> Best Regards
>
>  Robin Copini.
>
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