Re: Tesla Coil Firehazards (fwd)

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Date: Tue, 28 Aug 2007 11:08:59 -0400
From: Dave Pierson <davep@xxxxxxxx>
To: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Tesla Coil Firehazards (fwd)

 
>>Tesla's lab burned down and he had a huge spiderweb coil running 24 
>>hrs/ day. Perhaps his coil was the reason.hrs/ day. Perhaps his coil was the reason."

>	What's the source for that information, in particular the 24 hours a day bit?
>  Can't imagine any reason to do that.

     One might also ask which lab, where, when?

     Back to the (valid) reccomen=mendation to have a fire extinguisher handy:
     Be familiar with the TYPES of extinsuishers, some are rated for electrical
     fires, some not.  (I think its 'Type C' for 'all fires', but may be rong.)

     Ideally, kill power before using, however there may not be time, the 'right'
     extinguisher may be important.

      best
       dwp