Wellll.
In a laws of physics sense a Faraday cage helps.
However. I have debugged a few such. I would not debug one with a live testee.
best
dwp
sent ffrum my sillyphone
Binny <binny@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>Build a faraday cage for her and she can see it up close and personal.
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Kuba Anglin
>Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2014 3:02 PM
>To: Tesla Coil Mailing List
>Subject: [TCML] Tesla coil threat to pacemakers
>
>Hey,
>
>I recently finished my first Tesla coil and am very impressed by its
>performance. After a couple minutes of tuning, I was looking at 3-4 foot
>streamers. There have been no problems with the coil so far except for the
>over-coupling issue, which I solved.
>
>The Tesla coil is now no secret to my immediate or extended family, and I
>have many requests for demonstrations. Especially from my grandmother who
>is very impressed with me and my brother's work (I worked on this project
>with my twin brother). However, she has a pacemaker, and I have explained
>to her that the inductance field produced by the Tesla coil will damage any
>nearby electronics including pacemakers. I did some reading and for my
>Tesla coil, 20 feet is a safe distance. Interestingly, I had my phone in my
>pocket (samsung s4) during my first few runs and it works perfectly even
>though it had been within fluorescent tube igniting range for at least 20
>seconds.
>
>Before I built my Tesla coil, I had nearly 4 months of research behind me.
>I made sure I had a very good understanding of every component and its use
>before I bought one piece. I have never taken a physics class as I am
>currently a 16 year old high school sophomore taking AP chemistry, but I
>feel as though I may not need to at this point (don't worry, I will take
>physics next year and AP physics the year after as I have heard that the
>curricula are different). That said, I have done extensive research on all
>aspects of how and why a Tesla coil works.
>
>The only problem is that anyone who sees the Tesla coil makes assumptions.
>The ignorance I have experienced from others has become infuriating. This
>is why I would finally like to settle this.
>
>*What is a safe distance to stand from my Tesla coil if the person in
>subject has a pacemaker?* Please include your education and/or experience.
>Any other unrelated comment or questions are also welcome. I have all
>information regarding my Tesla coil below:
>
>*Video:*
>
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1jNe0FIZ8g&feature=youtu.be
>
>*Image:*
>
>http://s30.postimg.org/9d1txzls1/Tesla_Pic.jpg
>
>*Parts:*
>
>12KV 60mA Transformer (input 120V 60Hz)
>
>28 (14X2) .15uF 2KV Capacitors
>
>28 Resistors
>
>Tungsten Spark Gap
>
>Brass Safety Gap
>
>1/4" 11 Turns Copper Primary
>
>1/2" Strike Rail
>
>4" PVC Pipe 2' Secondary 26 AWG Magnet Wire 1200 Turns
>
>13"X4" Aluminum Spun Toroid
>
>
>Thank You,
>
>Kuba Anglin
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