Re: Skin effect question - Cheers

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Original poster: "Jason Petrou by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jasonp-at-btinternet-dot-com>

Chuck, all

I think I will stick to the general cooking of inanimate objects, bits of
bread (henry and steve take note :) rather than myself. I see that the skin
effect is a much debated subject and the only surefire way of seeing if it
is 'safe' is probably lethal... Thanks for all the feedback everyone!
Chuck, did you get my last email?

Thanks all
Jason
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Subject: Re: Skin effect question


> Original poster: "Charles Hobson by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <charles.a.hobson-at-btinternet-dot-com>
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> Subject: Skin effect question
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> > Original poster: "Jason Petrou by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> <jasonp-at-btinternet-dot-com>
> >
> > Hi all
> >
> > Bit of a dumb question... but here I go...
> >
> > TCs operate at high frequencies... so the electrical impulses are not
able
> > to be felt by nervous system. The current output of corona is not high
> > enough to cause your heart to do... wierd stuff. Theoretically could you
> > take arcs from a TC to a metal object in your hand, as long as you
weren't
> > grounded... yes? I say this because obviously a power arc (complete
> topload
> > capacitor discharge) will kill you... but will the pansy liitle air
> > streamers do the same thing? My theory would lead me to believe not..
but
> I
> > dont really wanna try it out :)
> >
> > Jason
> >
> Hi Jason,
>
> The only dumb question is the one never asked.  I don't truly know the
> answer to your question about the lethal aspects of Tesla coil discharges
so
> I look at it this way. I have only one body and don't want to waste it
> trying to find out. That's probably why I am still around at 74 years old.
>
> A similar question came up on the list recently, and there were some
pretty
> strong responses to any foolish and  needless tempting of fate around a
> Tesla Coils. They certainly convinced me that both RF and non RF
electricity
> is dangerous and will cause permanent physical damage!
>
> Nice to see your inputs on the Tesla list again Jason
>
> Chuck
>
>
>