Bturner,
For what it's worth, I have measured e-field strengths of up to 15V/m
about 2 meters from my DRSSTC. I would advise caution.
Regards,
-Adam
On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 8:31 PM, Jim <electrical@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I worry about my classic coil all of the time. A friend recommends putting
> the static spark gap only in a faraday cage (like metal screening). He
> believes the spark gap is the only culprit.
>
>
> On 4/20/2014 3:02 PM, Kuba Anglin wrote:
>>
>> 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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