6.8M views · May 1, 2022 · 15:14 · 2 HN recommenders · 4 mentions · discussed 2022–2024
BigClive explains why microwave oven transformer projects are extremely dangerous, since the high voltage and high current can kill. He contrasts them with spot welder builds where the secondary is replaced by low-voltage heavy wire.
Why Hacker News points people here: HN points to it as the authoritative explanation of why fractal wood burning with MOTs is deadly and how to reduce the risk.
“BigCliveDotCom has an excellent video about this”HN comment, 2022
“Big Clive has a good video on why this is dangerous and how to make it more safe.”
Explains why fractal wood burning is dangerous and how to reduce risk
Big Clive has a good video on why this is dangerous and how to make it more safe. Note: not safe safe, just more safe. this video
“BigCliveDotCom has an excellent video about this”
Excellent video on the dangers of fractal wood burning
BigCliveDotCom has an excellent video about this: "The most deadly project on the Internet" this video
“Related classics”
Listed among related classics on dangerous electrical hacks
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“please remember that it can be (and has been) deadly.”
If you or someone you know are thinking about trying this, please remember that it can be (and has been) deadly. this video link
