[TCML] Tesla Coil Output Hazards, Skin Effect?

[Gary Peterson]

Clive,

Having witnessed more than one UNFORTUNATE incident involving a kid and a 
Tesla coil, I say NEVER let any child close to an operating Tesla 
coil--especially within striking range--period.

Also, there are environmental compatibility factors related to the probable 
existence of longitudinal electromagnetic energy waves, and unanswered 
questions about the ability of biological systems to safely absorb them.

Gary Peterson
Twenty First Century Books


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "resonance" <resonance at wildblue.net>
To: "Tesla Coil Mailing List" <tesla at pupman.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 4:50 PM
Subject: Re: [TCML] Tesla Coil Output Hazards, Skin Effect?
>
> We work in contact with the HV terminal on small coils, however, we always 
> use a glass topped elevated stand to do these experiments.
>
> With most any type coil, it's the current that becomes the problem more 
> than the voltage and frequency (within reason of course).  Usually small 
> coils 12/30 nst powered are reasonably safe on an elevated platform.  Use 
> caution around children and NEVER let them work with a Tesla coil on their 
> own.
>
> Dr. Resonance
>
> Resonance Research Corp.
> www.resonanceresearch.com
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Clive Hansen" <mrclivehansen at gmail.com>
> To: <tesla at pupman.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2007 8:49 AM
> Subject: [TCML] Tesla Coil Output Hazards, Skin Effect?
>
>> Hello,
>>    I have been reading some information which seems to assume that the 
>> output from a Tesla coil is not hazardous because of its high frequency 
>> and low current. However, I have also read a number of sources who 
>> believe otherwise. Because I never find any reports of people coming into 
>> contact with their HV output, it is difficult to come to a definitive 
>> answer. I am thinking of doing a demo of my coil at a local school when I 
>> have it finished and I need to weigh the dangers of having a device like 
>> that near the kids. Also, it is driven by a 15/30 nst.
>>
>> -Clive

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