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The most deadly project on the Internet
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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.
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HN points to it as the authoritative explanation of why fractal wood burning with MOTs is deadly and how to reduce the risk.
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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. [VIDEO]
Read original comment ↗BigCliveDotCom has an excellent video about this: "The most deadly project on the Internet" [VIDEO]
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Read original comment ↗If you or someone you know are thinking about trying this, please remember that it can be (and has been) deadly. [VIDEO] [LINK]
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