Re: electrocution experiences

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Original poster: "Tim by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <warpath-at-wtp-dot-net>

Hi to All, I have to say that these testimonies are extremely sobering to
those of us new to
"TCing". I am in the process of building a 15/60 Coil and I just finished
phasing my 2 -15/30
NST's. The arcs produced by the wire used for phasing was very alluring but
I had to purposely
remind myself that though alluring , they were also deadly. I am in a very
hazardous job and
safety is paramount all the time so safety in "TCing" is almost natural.
However, more
testimonies during discuusions should be forthcoming. If one life is saved,
we have done our
job. Thanks to all who have helped me in  my construction and as soon as
the arcs flow, so will
the pictures.  Later, Tim Walrath

Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "ka1bbg by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<ka1bbg-at-webryders-dot-net>
>
> Hi, read the safety warnings available in the files section of this site! My
> #3 tesla coil runs about 550 watts input, i have seen 42 inch sparks when
> watched with a camera. It can haul up 30 inch sparks to ground. All Tesla
> Coils are unprodictable,using a ground wire in front of you affords no
> protection! the arc may slide right by the ground wire and strike you. You
> only get one chance when you dare ANY type of electricity. I have been hit a
> few times by a small streamer and it's no worse than a hit side the head
> with a baseball bat. MAYBE your first mistake could be your VERY LAST! do
> not take that chance! consider all TC's as deadly!!!! cul Brian f.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Tesla list <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> To: <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2001 12:51 AM
> Subject: electrocution experiences
>
> > Original poster: "J Whyte by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> <xoom321-at-hotmail-dot-com>
> >
> > Q: Anyone here been accidently hit by the secondary output streamers of a
> > LARGE tesla coil??? Any electrocution stories out their???
> >
> > (this maybe slightly off topic) but very important as a lesson in what NOT
> > TO DO!!!
> >
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