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bigclivedotcom · explainer · Watch on YouTube

Electronics & circuit designEmbedded systems & DIY electronics

What it is

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 recommends it

HN points to it as the authoritative explanation of why fractal wood burning with MOTs is deadly and how to reduce the risk.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2022, last 2024

What HN commenters said

  1. “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

    dazzawazza, 2022-07 · Recommendation · in “YouTube removes criticism of dangerous fractal wood burning, but leaves up tips”

  2. “BigCliveDotCom has an excellent video about this”

    Excellent video on the dangers of fractal wood burning

    geocrasher, 2022-07 · Recommendation · in “YouTube removes criticism of dangerous fractal wood burning, but leaves up tips”

Excerpts from Hacker News comments, linked to the originals. Summaries and labels were written by a language model from those comments.

Topics: mot, lichtenberg figures, electrical safety, high voltage, fractal wood burning

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