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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Related classics: (2019) BigClive overclocks a 120v Presto hot dogger to 250v link (2019) Veratasium grape microwave plasma link (2022) BigClive The dangers of microwave transformers ▶ this video (2016) BigClive Electrocution risk of cheap USB chargers link (2020) ElectroBOOM proves 5G isn't going to give you cancer or eat your children link
BigCliveDotCom has an excellent video about this: "The most deadly project on the Internet" ▶ this video
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
If you or someone you know are thinking about trying this, please remember that it can be (and has been) deadly. ▶ this video link