Yeah, those MOT trannies are lethal. I am an electronics tech, and even I, with years of experience, am not so keen on MOT and their associated HV cap and diode. The charge left in the cap can potentially kill you even after the power is switched off and the oven unplugged. I saw one vid here on YouTube, of a kid about 12 trying to WELD using the 2kv output of a MOT - very stupid. I guess there will always be those who will try to do things best left to others - that is just human nature.
screw safty if you say dont do this at home, and they then do it and if they do or dont get hurt all I can say the saftyng thing is getting out of controlle and so is the crybabbies I love Photonic videos but I get tired of the crying. I exsperment with a lot of stuff and its a learning exsperence.
Good safety points mate. Also, when taking hammers to televisions there is flying glass and hazardous phosphers coming from the screen. Other risks when overvolting is flying pieces of electronics. And fire hazards. It wasn't good that Photonic did his videos indoors either.
it's not the fault of the youtubers showing the arcs of the MOTs... the MOTs have WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE stamped right on top and are very noticable... if you have NO IDEA about electricity WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU MESSING WITH IT
It is a massive concern that there are people out there messing around with very dangerous things that are quite capable of killing you several times over, I've been dabbling with electricity for the past 15 years and I'm still reluctant to mess around with MOTs. It's not difficult either, just common sense thinks like earthing stuff properly and using a chicken stick with high voltage, the list goes on. Still, as they always say, "Nowt as rare as common sense." Take care mate! :)
There will sadly always be morons in the world. Genetic modification on fetuses will help but the research is still ongoing and slow due to of course morons (and religion another word for moron) that don't even understand what good genetics can do.
So until genetic research is done let nature have its course.
Natural selection have worked since the beginning and continue to work.
So let the morons kill themselves, the world will be better without them anyway.
I'm not confident or experienced enough to do these things which is why i leave it to the experts and watch these videos for enjoyment, thank you for the entertainment RODALCO2007 and all the best.
When i was electrocuted by a mot i let it away for a week... I hurts and after survived i felt like a fool with a thrid degree burn. Remember to ground it's core use some rubber like car carpet to isolate you... i'm using eletric fence hig voltage cable on it. But i would never recomend play with a microwave over transformer it is lethal.
Nearly forgot: if you flip plug around halve a turn it fits. But polarity changes. Another thing to watch out for. The only advantage of this is that big things like transformers can be fitted more easily.
And to the ones like myself that want an arc: make a single transistor or 555 flyback driver. You can arc all you want, make a jacobs ladder, with even higer voltage than a MOT while staying under the dangerous 50 mA mark.
European power connectors are really annoying! Most of them are not earthed (Like in my workspace, I had to drill a hole in the floor to the meter box to get the earth from there), second, if they are earthed, plugs can be extremely difficult to remove which can lead to thinking "ah, I won't touch the live wire anyways". And third, why no switch!?! WHY?
I generally stay as far away from mains as possible, but sometimes it is necessary and then safety is on top of the list.
@Volta500 I know about those unearthed power points, as I lived in The Netherlands for 26 years.
Unearthed PPT's were used in parts of the house where the floors are from wood, when concrete or tiles are used earthed ppt's are used and earth leakage circuit breakers of 30 mA or 500 mA for eathed ccts.
Seen many two prong plugs with slots filed out to make them fit in earthed ppt's.
@RODALCO2007 I always had a gut feeling that you were Dutch! The accent never completly disappears i guess. I live in the Netherlands and yes, filed a lot of plugs to make them fit in earthed PPTs. Luckily we still have an old meter, fuses and ELCB's that do not trip excessively early, or late for that matter. If you'd like I could make a video. Anyways I stick with low voltage for the time being as I prefer to live...
I respect photonicinduction's decisions on copyright and including health and safety captions being added to the remastered videos. I also am glad he will be starting a famly, which is superb! It is a wonderful fantastic thing to have! :)
Whenever I mess around with low voltage electricity or maintain my computer, I make sure to unplug it and then hit the power button once more to discharge the capacitors. Because when I didn't do that when installing a video card, IT TURNED ON BY ITSELF. So I ensure to keep it unplugged and discharged before adding or removing any components, even replacing a button, battery or disk drive. Even if I replace the light bulb in the microwave, it has to be unplugged. Also WATER. It does NOT MIX.
very wise words to all,PLEASE LISTERN TO RODALCO2007 AND PHOTON! never never play with electricity it can and it dos KILL.
i have seen it kill and belive me it is not a nice thing to witness...i would never do what these guys do and i have been electrical minded for 20 yrs or so...thanks rodalco2007 for this vid and hofully it might get into theire wondering heads.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK M8 :-)
I would recommend a Disclaimer for your vids too, just like how i do at the start of every pop, Electrical destruction related video!, I need to accumulate some more batteries, then I can start popping!!
Tribalmasters said it best below: I am more than happy to let the professionals manipulate the electrons. And a quick thanks to you and Photonic for showing us things we could never see anywhere else.
How come i never see Photon wearing safety goggles when smashing CRTs!? I learned a lot of my electrical knowledge from YouTube and the web. Before wiring up any new HV thing i always to TONS of research for about a year and then carefully wire everything up, put it on glass panes for insulation, wear protective gear, and then slowly up the voltage. When adjusting something i turn the power to 0 switch off & unplug. its pain but if i dont it may cause very painful pain.
It's worth noting that even with the mains off and disconnected, it's still possible to get a substantial jolt from some electronic devices, e.g. CRT televisions, power supplies, and numerous other items with large-value capacitors or back-up power supplies. Always bleed off the capacitors with an appropriate tool (screwdriver & a 10k resistor work for me), and short their leads while you're working on such circuitry.
Maybe not as deadly as mains, but surprises aren't usually fun!
I think it's mostly the.. "slower" people who think it's a good idea to try the things that you, Photonic, and Aussie do. I have been repairing PC power supplies for years and had my fair share of decent shocks, but I know I have nowhere near the experience to play with the high voltage, and more importantly, the amperage that you guys do.
My suggestion is adding a quick, brightly colored warning before your dangerous stunts to alert people it is NOT safe to replicate them without training.
@RODALCO2007 top respect for this mate, I love yours, aussie50's and photon's vids but they are not for just anybody to replicate.
Would you try base jumping because you saw someone doing it on youtube?
Despite being an electronic engineer for the last 10 years even I would be very cautious about playing with high voltage, one mistake and your toast, even low voltage high current carries hazards such as fire!
Listen to what RODALCO2007 and Photon are telling you guys!
I have to say that, as a serious electronic hobbyist, I think that many of the safety warnings are silly, not that I disregard all safety warnings, but then I don't play with MOTs, aside from a couple times (I prefer to build things, not blow them up, unless they are really useless). Not that I haven't gotten shocked by 120v or 25+ kv (at 1 mA or so) more than a few times (almost everything I make is powered directly off the power line, and I have been doing this since I was 10 or so).
I love when people do experiments like this, but safety always comes first.
I myself have done my share of crazy experiments, (given, not nearly as crazy as you and photon) but I have 13 years of electrical experience behind my back, and experimenting is only a small part of the deal; I spend about 90% of my time studying the math, science, and inner workings behind it all, and most importantly, the safety steps that need to be taken when using electricity.
hi rodalco2007 i love to see all the antics photon and yourself get up to but that's as far as it goes with me. electricity is nasty stuff and should be left to the profesionals. much safer and easeyer siting in front of the computer. look forward to seeing more videos cheers bonus
There are (were in my case) good teachers, more experienced collegues and i've received quite a few shocks already ("only 400 volts" photonicinduction would say). I enjoy watching others do- and even more enjoy others _EXPLAIN_ things. The least i can say is that i've learned much over the years.
Offtopic: It's fun to see Rodalco on camera.
Het wekt vertrouwen en dat accent zorgt ergens voor een band met de nederlanden en zijn inwoners zoals ik.
Nice video, I always have enjoyed your videos and Photonics as well they are always very well done I can see that you put alot of time into these. I would like to say a big thank you for doing these videos especially the Meter videos.
What is the load on that meter? that is passing some serious current.
Very good and clear message about safety - we just need people to take notice. As you say, you and other professional people do these experiments for our entertainment and so we dont have to.
Also, thanks for you videos - they are ace - keep them coming!! :-)
G'day Rodalco! Friendly, under active subscriber that's happy to see Photonic back. I'm a proud experienced electronics technician, but I also acknowledge my expertise is small signal and low voltages, with dabbling in safe HV. I'd never operate a MOT outside of a microwave! Thanks for the safety message.
@DJGahann I have got enough shocks from spark plugs and inductive kickback to know to stay away from it, I just hope people don't copy photons experiments without knowing what a little shock is like first, I touched a spark plug on a small engine, and I ended up throwing a spanner about 8 feet. that was just 20kv, 200kv must be like having an elephant dropped on your chest.
Photon explains in his new Video that he doesn't want other people to steal and reupload his Videos without his permission
"lonestarjoel" has uploaded 120 (!!!) videos from Photonicinduction !
He doesn't allow comments on most of "his" vids so please DISLIKE, FLAG and SPAM (PM'S, Channel Comments) as much as you can, to make him taking the videos off YouTube.
RODALCO2007 I hope you support us!
I know those Phrases are dumb but Thumbs Up so everyone can see this!
I'll just happily watch you people doing electrical things. I'm afraid that I'd burn my house down and it was expensive enough already :) Let's hope photonic gets back some motivation, never really understood why he wanted it to be all fancy with editing and stuff. His old slightly chaotic stuff was great fun too watch.
I like the safety bit at the end, the unplug part is extra important for us in the USA because we don't have switch outlets by standard, when we do, it usually is a remote switch. One of the reasons I like these channels is because you can do it and I can watch, I have some electrical knowledge and could probably do this safely, but I'd rather watch, If I want to recreate something, I would talk to whoever posted what I wanted to recreate.
I honestly have always been worries about people copying stuff which is the main reason i dont upload any electrical videos as i worry. (Having seen one of my friends grab a MOT from my shed during a video shoot i was doing and plug it in to the powerpoint before i set up the contractors and replays made me re think doing any videos and uploading them. Luckily he wasnt hurt but it opened my eyes to the lack of knowledge people have of electricity.)
Also, interesting to see yourself RODALCO.. always did wonder what you looked like.
I know a bit about HV electricity, more than most, but even I realise that I don't know enough to be sure of my safety. That's why I leave these cool experiments to people like Photonic and yourself who know what you're doing.
Perhaps a good way to reduce re-posts is to always have title sequences and logos on the screen showing the original poster's screen-name.
Anyway, good to see the health and safety tips. My stuff always runs off an 8kVA isolation transformer, not least because it softstarts my variac and stops the inrush tripping the breaker!
Frightening to see how many people mess with MOTs, people should realise that an MOT could comfortably run an electric chair, they're best left INSIDE a microwave unless you're a trained high voltage electrical engineer.
@RODALCO2007 , i personally got pissed off when certain people reposted Photon's videos back up with out his concent ,it was totally wrong of them and to go against his wishes , i stood behind him 100%
remember kiddies,@4:30~ those outlets look like the scary grimm reaper mask as a reminder that "it has the power to kill you" turn off the juice before it turns you off !
I find your (ROD'07', photon.. etc) videos very interesting. And all the stuff I wanted to do, especially the HV stuff (more related to photon's) , you have already done, so now I dont need to do that anymore. I do take safety seriously, but still, you guys probably have reduced my chance of getting killed by quite a bit!
I like that kWh meter, I've never seen a mechanical one with a 1/00th reading. I wonder what was connected, as based on its speed, it had a ~12.6kW load!
Great to hear Photonic is planning bringing back some videos.
I totally agree with you mate. Personally whilst I am very familiar with electricity and all related safety protocols etc, I have chosen to use a maximum of 45volts DC at 5amps from some laptop PSUs as I can deal with 45 volts much more safely than 240.
I find it disturbing what I have seen some others do with MOTs. No regard for the voltages and currents it can output or even the current they can draw. 2 MOTs will happily suck up 40A-60A at 230v, can you imagine that much current moving though household wiring. Not suprising most Tesla Coil makers even try to avoid them.
@locouk I think PI stated on one of his latest vids that the compo entries can stay. Obviously use your own judgement though, if you think someone would look at your intro and say "cool, I can do that" then pull it or put a warning comment on it.
I'm pleased that people like you perform these experiments so most don't have to. I certainly lack the expertise (and the free time and space) and the most dangerous thing we have attempted at work is an audio modulated arc using an old TV flyback transformer. Small sparks but even then, still quite dangerous!
Also, could you please write out who else you were referring to outside of v8jagnut and aussie50?
The noise from that meter is quite soothing! haha.
You did thank me for subscribing but it should be me that thanks you for the interesting and educational content you take the time to make and upload to be honest I usually just browserd through the videos on your channel, it was only recently I realised I hadn't subscribed.
Great video, and glad to see that Photonic is back! I certainly understand that he does not want to be responsible for someone electrocuting himself because of his videos.
I will say that while his videos were a push for me to start experimenting, it was really something I had already been attempting to do on my own. The most dangerous device I have fooled with to date is a flyback transformer connected to a 12v alkaline battery pack. Starting out with a MOT is a great way to kill yourself.
good video, and love the meter, though i would hate to see mine ticking over that fast. the less it does that the better for the pocket. i always unplug things like that and sit the plug on the table beside the thing im messing with, that way i can see its off and de energized.
@Dazzyc84 Aaaw. :-) Thanx for the mention. You're right though, NEVER rely on switches! They can fail. Always see there's a PHYSICAL BREAK from the experiment & the supply. The electric can't bridge the gap, so generally, all is good.
On my "fun" vids, I put an [ ADVISORY: Mains Voltage, 240v! ] in the title & a disclaimer in the video's description, so really, I have covered myself.
As I say: "I did this, so you don't have to" If they do, & get buzzed, that's their loss!
What i really hate is when people hook up live wire to their chicken stick made of wood or something similar, that can suck in the water in and may be conductive, it is really something so dangerous.. if a wooden chicken stick, a proper aditional grounding closer to the handle at least..
Pretty sad that idiots without a clue doing stuff they shouldn't. But... they see clowns on popular shows on a former music video channel and they want to be next. Glad to hear photon is back!
Yes,safety is very important.I can say from my own stupid experience with electricity when i was little and I was already playing with 400v and I've got shocked so many times that i could have been already dead..once i charged up 20nF 20kv cap from simple flyback (i was like 12) and by an accident it went through my body,i remember falling on the floor,but nnothing serious..but it's completely changed my approach to these experiments, although it still may look bad, i actually am very carefull.
Photonicinduction always did post a verbal safety warnings on his videos when he was about to do his 'naughty boy' experiments, but you're very right though, some people may not take the wrings seriously. I've not tried copying any of you guys and I don't want to at all, I've already been shocked a few times in my life.
i have been doing the little things in-terms of electrical experiments but i have never gone as far as to muck around with high voltage and amps and i am only young and have no excessive experience so i have to appreciate all the concern you and fellow youtubers put into you videos concerning safety.
If anyone can install an on off switch on a child, I reckon Photon is the man for the job.
A good bit of safety advice - when I'm tinkering, I like to put the power plug right in front of me where I can see it all the time.Perhaps that's just more a reflection on how much I trust my memory, I just can't assume I unplugged the damn thing before I go sticking a screwdriver into it.
@MrVicist Good idea. One that I do, I copied it from the old 'removable fuse carriers' we used to use, is to use a non-standard type of plug/socket adapter lead, and actually pocket that lead when doing any work, to make absolutely sure nobody can reconnect it.
I totally agree with you message, Myself as a fully licensed Oz sparkie absolutely cringe when i see what the "copy cat" people are doing on Youtube with no electrical background/training. I have mentioned and tried to guide some of these people but got nasty reply's.
About 6 months ago i did 4 video's on immersed mots in water blowing things up, but i didn't upload them to YT because of safety concerns with people replicating them. To the untrained eye these mots looked standard but the arn't
@CorbyStarletCj1 It IS a difficult dividing line, between encouraging people in their experiments but discouraging them from killing themselves. I think Rodalco strikes the right balance, and I think that's what Andy (Photon) will do when he comes back :-)
@TheChipmunk2008 I agree 100%, I always try to encourage experimentation and help with the background knowledge, What i have the issue with is when i help someone out but they only want to know how to get something to work, Not how it works.
If they ask all the correct questions on the underlying principals of how it works i help them as much as i can, but if they just ask tell me what to do to get it running, thats when i stop and tell them get someone locally to check it out
did you move from the netherlands to Aus ? Or does the netherlands have the same plugs as Aus ?
TheElectricnoob 2 days ago
@TheElectricnoob I moved from The Netherlands to New Zealand.
In NZ and AUS we have the same plugs. They are different than in NL. ( with flat prongs )
Look at my YT power point video
RODALCO2007 2 days ago
people stupid enough to ignore photonicinduction's warnings DESERVE to pay the penalty.
myryonspoof 2 days ago
man i really wanted to see his H reactor/fuser :(
MrSciencetificsasuke 4 days ago
PhotonicinductionArc just closed his channel again :(
MrSciencetificsasuke 1 week ago
@MrSciencetificsasuke Thanks for that info. I have put that in the intro text too.
RODALCO2007 1 week ago
@RODALCO2007 do you know why he closed his new channel. i talked to him about 2 weeks ago and he said he was going to keep it up
2932danger88 1 week ago
Yeah, those MOT trannies are lethal. I am an electronics tech, and even I, with years of experience, am not so keen on MOT and their associated HV cap and diode. The charge left in the cap can potentially kill you even after the power is switched off and the oven unplugged. I saw one vid here on YouTube, of a kid about 12 trying to WELD using the 2kv output of a MOT - very stupid. I guess there will always be those who will try to do things best left to others - that is just human nature.
VauxhallViva1975 1 week ago
screw safty if you say dont do this at home, and they then do it and if they do or dont get hurt all I can say the saftyng thing is getting out of controlle and so is the crybabbies I love Photonic videos but I get tired of the crying. I exsperment with a lot of stuff and its a learning exsperence.
mccunecp 3 weeks ago
subed m8 gr8 vid
djscottdog1 3 weeks ago
1:20 unintentional pun ?
djscottdog1 3 weeks ago
nederlander zoizo
ziehetdoordevingers 3 weeks ago
de maand... lol'd
1marcelfilms 3 weeks ago
wheres photoninductions channel?
Synthematix 1 month ago
@Synthematix photonicinductionarc
RODALCO2007 1 month ago
@RODALCO2007 though so , an imitator wouldn't post anti copyright videos
djscottdog1 3 weeks ago
Good safety points mate. Also, when taking hammers to televisions there is flying glass and hazardous phosphers coming from the screen. Other risks when overvolting is flying pieces of electronics. And fire hazards. It wasn't good that Photonic did his videos indoors either.
MichaeljRichter 1 month ago
it's not the fault of the youtubers showing the arcs of the MOTs... the MOTs have WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE stamped right on top and are very noticable... if you have NO IDEA about electricity WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU MESSING WITH IT
wow1022 1 month ago
It is a massive concern that there are people out there messing around with very dangerous things that are quite capable of killing you several times over, I've been dabbling with electricity for the past 15 years and I'm still reluctant to mess around with MOTs. It's not difficult either, just common sense thinks like earthing stuff properly and using a chicken stick with high voltage, the list goes on. Still, as they always say, "Nowt as rare as common sense." Take care mate! :)
Llamarama100 1 month ago
do you know if Photon is going to close his new channel or keep it up and upload videos? thanks
2932danger88 1 month ago
So please don't worry about them.
When humans were living in caves and such these morons would have died young anyway.
Preventing their death is nice but it will hurt humankind in the long run.
Just imagine the horrors they can cause and what they have caused and still are.
SOPA, religion, spagetti laws, etc..
They are only dragging the rest of us down with them.
labobo 1 month ago
There will sadly always be morons in the world. Genetic modification on fetuses will help but the research is still ongoing and slow due to of course morons (and religion another word for moron) that don't even understand what good genetics can do.
So until genetic research is done let nature have its course.
Natural selection have worked since the beginning and continue to work.
So let the morons kill themselves, the world will be better without them anyway.
labobo 1 month ago
Good news! - was there some kind of issue with safety or legal action that made photon do this I wonder ?
engineer21261 1 month ago
Amen for the safety sermon!
BartManNL 1 month ago
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BartManNL 1 month ago
I'm not confident or experienced enough to do these things which is why i leave it to the experts and watch these videos for enjoyment, thank you for the entertainment RODALCO2007 and all the best.
KingOfChaos213 1 month ago
When i was electrocuted by a mot i let it away for a week... I hurts and after survived i felt like a fool with a thrid degree burn. Remember to ground it's core use some rubber like car carpet to isolate you... i'm using eletric fence hig voltage cable on it. But i would never recomend play with a microwave over transformer it is lethal.
malicious1111 1 month ago
Nearly forgot: if you flip plug around halve a turn it fits. But polarity changes. Another thing to watch out for. The only advantage of this is that big things like transformers can be fitted more easily.
And to the ones like myself that want an arc: make a single transistor or 555 flyback driver. You can arc all you want, make a jacobs ladder, with even higer voltage than a MOT while staying under the dangerous 50 mA mark.
Sorry for double post.
Volta500 1 month ago
European power connectors are really annoying! Most of them are not earthed (Like in my workspace, I had to drill a hole in the floor to the meter box to get the earth from there), second, if they are earthed, plugs can be extremely difficult to remove which can lead to thinking "ah, I won't touch the live wire anyways". And third, why no switch!?! WHY?
I generally stay as far away from mains as possible, but sometimes it is necessary and then safety is on top of the list.
Volta500 1 month ago
@Volta500 I know about those unearthed power points, as I lived in The Netherlands for 26 years.
Unearthed PPT's were used in parts of the house where the floors are from wood, when concrete or tiles are used earthed ppt's are used and earth leakage circuit breakers of 30 mA or 500 mA for eathed ccts.
Seen many two prong plugs with slots filed out to make them fit in earthed ppt's.
RODALCO2007 1 month ago
@RODALCO2007 I always had a gut feeling that you were Dutch! The accent never completly disappears i guess. I live in the Netherlands and yes, filed a lot of plugs to make them fit in earthed PPTs. Luckily we still have an old meter, fuses and ELCB's that do not trip excessively early, or late for that matter. If you'd like I could make a video. Anyways I stick with low voltage for the time being as I prefer to live...
Volta500 1 month ago
I respect photonicinduction's decisions on copyright and including health and safety captions being added to the remastered videos. I also am glad he will be starting a famly, which is superb! It is a wonderful fantastic thing to have! :)
RootbrianRocksAgain 1 month ago
Whenever I mess around with low voltage electricity or maintain my computer, I make sure to unplug it and then hit the power button once more to discharge the capacitors. Because when I didn't do that when installing a video card, IT TURNED ON BY ITSELF. So I ensure to keep it unplugged and discharged before adding or removing any components, even replacing a button, battery or disk drive. Even if I replace the light bulb in the microwave, it has to be unplugged. Also WATER. It does NOT MIX.
RootbrianRocksAgain 1 month ago
Yes I think safety is very important too, I am not your average 15 year old!
MrGerbilBrain 1 month ago
hello, whats up? I made my first MOT arcs the other day! used a long piece of PVC pipe as a chickenstick ;)
MrGerbilBrain 1 month ago
very wise words to all,PLEASE LISTERN TO RODALCO2007 AND PHOTON! never never play with electricity it can and it dos KILL.
i have seen it kill and belive me it is not a nice thing to witness...i would never do what these guys do and i have been electrical minded for 20 yrs or so...thanks rodalco2007 for this vid and hofully it might get into theire wondering heads.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK M8 :-)
jameswcrofts 1 month ago
I would recommend a Disclaimer for your vids too, just like how i do at the start of every pop, Electrical destruction related video!, I need to accumulate some more batteries, then I can start popping!!
HDXFH 1 month ago
thick non-conductive rubber gloves might help too. and I mean the kind of gloves you can hardly move your fingers in. :)
zackarydemon 1 month ago
"I applaud your decision to start a family, you will love it"
*wink*
7ReyZor 1 month ago
I am one of the people that did upload his last vids but I have removed them since.
but now I feel bad for uploading them :(
scaleop4 1 month ago
Tribalmasters said it best below: I am more than happy to let the professionals manipulate the electrons. And a quick thanks to you and Photonic for showing us things we could never see anywhere else.
windyrotorblast 1 month ago
thanks for this video :) totally agree
CarAudioGuy21 1 month ago
How come i never see Photon wearing safety goggles when smashing CRTs!? I learned a lot of my electrical knowledge from YouTube and the web. Before wiring up any new HV thing i always to TONS of research for about a year and then carefully wire everything up, put it on glass panes for insulation, wear protective gear, and then slowly up the voltage. When adjusting something i turn the power to 0 switch off & unplug. its pain but if i dont it may cause very painful pain.
MrSciencetificsasuke 1 month ago
am i one of the ones you worry about
mrmatt2525able 1 month ago
It's worth noting that even with the mains off and disconnected, it's still possible to get a substantial jolt from some electronic devices, e.g. CRT televisions, power supplies, and numerous other items with large-value capacitors or back-up power supplies. Always bleed off the capacitors with an appropriate tool (screwdriver & a 10k resistor work for me), and short their leads while you're working on such circuitry.
Maybe not as deadly as mains, but surprises aren't usually fun!
SigEpBlue 1 month ago
@SigEpBlue Yes true, I thought of charged up caps after i uploaded the video.
I will make a note in the accompanying text with the video.
RODALCO2007 1 month ago
This has been flagged as spam show
I think it's mostly the.. "slower" people who think it's a good idea to try the things that you, Photonic, and Aussie do. I have been repairing PC power supplies for years and had my fair share of decent shocks, but I know I have nowhere near the experience to play with the high voltage, and more importantly, the amperage that you guys do.
My suggestion is adding a quick, brightly colored warning before your dangerous stunts to alert people it is NOT safe to replicate them without training.
K31TH3R 1 month ago
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K31TH3R 1 month ago
I'll just leave it to you guys to do the experiments, it's so much fun to watch the videos, it isn't much fun getting a shock
tribalmasters 1 month ago
@RODALCO2007 top respect for this mate, I love yours, aussie50's and photon's vids but they are not for just anybody to replicate.
Would you try base jumping because you saw someone doing it on youtube?
Despite being an electronic engineer for the last 10 years even I would be very cautious about playing with high voltage, one mistake and your toast, even low voltage high current carries hazards such as fire!
Listen to what RODALCO2007 and Photon are telling you guys!
Si1983h 1 month ago
...also, rodalco, you look much better without that hat.
simonspaz 1 month ago 13
He's now under the screen name of photonicinductionarc
simonspaz 1 month ago
Where Is photonicinduction
44samul 1 month ago
I have to say that, as a serious electronic hobbyist, I think that many of the safety warnings are silly, not that I disregard all safety warnings, but then I don't play with MOTs, aside from a couple times (I prefer to build things, not blow them up, unless they are really useless). Not that I haven't gotten shocked by 120v or 25+ kv (at 1 mA or so) more than a few times (almost everything I make is powered directly off the power line, and I have been doing this since I was 10 or so).
ms63129 1 month ago
I love when people do experiments like this, but safety always comes first.
I myself have done my share of crazy experiments, (given, not nearly as crazy as you and photon) but I have 13 years of electrical experience behind my back, and experimenting is only a small part of the deal; I spend about 90% of my time studying the math, science, and inner workings behind it all, and most importantly, the safety steps that need to be taken when using electricity.
japanesepoptart 1 month ago
hi rodalco2007 i love to see all the antics photon and yourself get up to but that's as far as it goes with me. electricity is nasty stuff and should be left to the profesionals. much safer and easeyer siting in front of the computer. look forward to seeing more videos cheers bonus
bonusnudges 1 month ago
There are (were in my case) good teachers, more experienced collegues and i've received quite a few shocks already ("only 400 volts" photonicinduction would say). I enjoy watching others do- and even more enjoy others _EXPLAIN_ things. The least i can say is that i've learned much over the years.
Offtopic: It's fun to see Rodalco on camera.
Het wekt vertrouwen en dat accent zorgt ergens voor een band met de nederlanden en zijn inwoners zoals ik.
busybjorn 1 month ago
Nice video, I always have enjoyed your videos and Photonics as well they are always very well done I can see that you put alot of time into these. I would like to say a big thank you for doing these videos especially the Meter videos.
What is the load on that meter? that is passing some serious current.
Thanks again keep up the good work. From Steve
Steven715715 1 month ago
Very good and clear message about safety - we just need people to take notice. As you say, you and other professional people do these experiments for our entertainment and so we dont have to.
Also, thanks for you videos - they are ace - keep them coming!! :-)
mrclucker1969 1 month ago
G'day Rodalco! Friendly, under active subscriber that's happy to see Photonic back. I'm a proud experienced electronics technician, but I also acknowledge my expertise is small signal and low voltages, with dabbling in safe HV. I'd never operate a MOT outside of a microwave! Thanks for the safety message.
FerralVideo 1 month ago
High voltage can be a cruel mistress. She's better left untouched by the unknowing :)
DJGahann 1 month ago
@DJGahann I have got enough shocks from spark plugs and inductive kickback to know to stay away from it, I just hope people don't copy photons experiments without knowing what a little shock is like first, I touched a spark plug on a small engine, and I ended up throwing a spanner about 8 feet. that was just 20kv, 200kv must be like having an elephant dropped on your chest.
fairyheli2 1 month ago
LISTEN GUYS !
Photon explains in his new Video that he doesn't want other people to steal and reupload his Videos without his permission
"lonestarjoel" has uploaded 120 (!!!) videos from Photonicinduction !
He doesn't allow comments on most of "his" vids so please DISLIKE, FLAG and SPAM (PM'S, Channel Comments) as much as you can, to make him taking the videos off YouTube.
RODALCO2007 I hope you support us!
I know those Phrases are dumb but Thumbs Up so everyone can see this!
HipHopKiller94 1 month ago
@HipHopKiller94 thanks for the hint! i'm going to report the channel yo youtube staff.
sk7ca 1 month ago
Thank you for letting us know !
VoltageNut 1 month ago
I'll just happily watch you people doing electrical things. I'm afraid that I'd burn my house down and it was expensive enough already :) Let's hope photonic gets back some motivation, never really understood why he wanted it to be all fancy with editing and stuff. His old slightly chaotic stuff was great fun too watch.
Harekiet 1 month ago
One more safety rule: Discharge your capacitors!
ErnstHot 1 month ago
I like the safety bit at the end, the unplug part is extra important for us in the USA because we don't have switch outlets by standard, when we do, it usually is a remote switch. One of the reasons I like these channels is because you can do it and I can watch, I have some electrical knowledge and could probably do this safely, but I'd rather watch, If I want to recreate something, I would talk to whoever posted what I wanted to recreate.
jrmcferren 1 month ago
Hey, great to hear photonic is back!
I honestly have always been worries about people copying stuff which is the main reason i dont upload any electrical videos as i worry. (Having seen one of my friends grab a MOT from my shed during a video shoot i was doing and plug it in to the powerpoint before i set up the contractors and replays made me re think doing any videos and uploading them. Luckily he wasnt hurt but it opened my eyes to the lack of knowledge people have of electricity.)
TheColinputer 1 month ago
Great news that Photonic is back. :)
Also, interesting to see yourself RODALCO.. always did wonder what you looked like.
I know a bit about HV electricity, more than most, but even I realise that I don't know enough to be sure of my safety. That's why I leave these cool experiments to people like Photonic and yourself who know what you're doing.
Perhaps a good way to reduce re-posts is to always have title sequences and logos on the screen showing the original poster's screen-name.
weegerri1sm 1 month ago
@weegerri1sm I feature on many of my video's
Just have a good look around my channel
RODALCO2007 1 month ago
Who on earth disliked this video? F***ing idiots.
Anyway, good to see the health and safety tips. My stuff always runs off an 8kVA isolation transformer, not least because it softstarts my variac and stops the inrush tripping the breaker!
Frightening to see how many people mess with MOTs, people should realise that an MOT could comfortably run an electric chair, they're best left INSIDE a microwave unless you're a trained high voltage electrical engineer.
AintBigAintClever 1 month ago
@RODALCO2007 , i personally got pissed off when certain people reposted Photon's videos back up with out his concent ,it was totally wrong of them and to go against his wishes , i stood behind him 100%
daewooparts 1 month ago
remember kiddies,@4:30~ those outlets look like the scary grimm reaper mask as a reminder that "it has the power to kill you" turn off the juice before it turns you off !
daewooparts 1 month ago
I find your (ROD'07', photon.. etc) videos very interesting. And all the stuff I wanted to do, especially the HV stuff (more related to photon's) , you have already done, so now I dont need to do that anymore. I do take safety seriously, but still, you guys probably have reduced my chance of getting killed by quite a bit!
Da9eI 1 month ago
I like that kWh meter, I've never seen a mechanical one with a 1/00th reading. I wonder what was connected, as based on its speed, it had a ~12.6kW load!
Great to hear Photonic is planning bringing back some videos.
theirisheditor 1 month ago
@theirisheditor There was bout 50 to 60 Amps flowing through that meter.
I like these Sangamo Schlumberger meters because of the 1/100 kWh and 80 Amp rating at 240 Volts.
RODALCO2007 1 month ago
I totally agree with you mate. Personally whilst I am very familiar with electricity and all related safety protocols etc, I have chosen to use a maximum of 45volts DC at 5amps from some laptop PSUs as I can deal with 45 volts much more safely than 240.
classicmacintosh 1 month ago
Good words Ray!! it's a pity we have to remind everyone about the danger when playing around with electric but that's the world we live in..
All the best from here in the UK. keep clocking my friend!!
electromark1 1 month ago
@RODALCO2007
Great video mate!
Driv3th3hiv3 1 month ago
I find it disturbing what I have seen some others do with MOTs. No regard for the voltages and currents it can output or even the current they can draw. 2 MOTs will happily suck up 40A-60A at 230v, can you imagine that much current moving though household wiring. Not suprising most Tesla Coil makers even try to avoid them.
DiracHyperboloid 1 month ago
The question is, should people who have used Photonic's videos for his channel competition remove those as well?
I'm pleased we'll see some of his old videos back, he, and you aussie/ NZ guy's (Dare I say Kiwi?) :D have taught me so much.
locouk 1 month ago
@locouk I think PI stated on one of his latest vids that the compo entries can stay. Obviously use your own judgement though, if you think someone would look at your intro and say "cool, I can do that" then pull it or put a warning comment on it.
AintBigAintClever 1 month ago
I'm pleased that people like you perform these experiments so most don't have to. I certainly lack the expertise (and the free time and space) and the most dangerous thing we have attempted at work is an audio modulated arc using an old TV flyback transformer. Small sparks but even then, still quite dangerous!
Also, could you please write out who else you were referring to outside of v8jagnut and aussie50?
sapbeast 1 month ago
Ik blijf van die MOTs af. Te gevaarlijk voor mij. Ik hou het wel bij 12volt
PA5cAl1 1 month ago
The noise from that meter is quite soothing! haha.
You did thank me for subscribing but it should be me that thanks you for the interesting and educational content you take the time to make and upload to be honest I usually just browserd through the videos on your channel, it was only recently I realised I hadn't subscribed.
nicwilson89 1 month ago
Great video, and glad to see that Photonic is back! I certainly understand that he does not want to be responsible for someone electrocuting himself because of his videos.
I will say that while his videos were a push for me to start experimenting, it was really something I had already been attempting to do on my own. The most dangerous device I have fooled with to date is a flyback transformer connected to a 12v alkaline battery pack. Starting out with a MOT is a great way to kill yourself.
mraiford 1 month ago
good video, and love the meter, though i would hate to see mine ticking over that fast. the less it does that the better for the pocket. i always unplug things like that and sit the plug on the table beside the thing im messing with, that way i can see its off and de energized.
steviebboy69 1 month ago
MUST MENTION @BOOMBOXDELUXE WHO IMPLEMENTS A "PHYSICAL BREAK" WHEN CARRYING OUT ADJUSTMENTS TO WHAT HE'S DOING, THATS AN EXAMPLE OF AWARENESS, :)
Dazzyc84 1 month ago
@Dazzyc84 Aaaw. :-) Thanx for the mention. You're right though, NEVER rely on switches! They can fail. Always see there's a PHYSICAL BREAK from the experiment & the supply. The electric can't bridge the gap, so generally, all is good.
On my "fun" vids, I put an [ ADVISORY: Mains Voltage, 240v! ] in the title & a disclaimer in the video's description, so really, I have covered myself.
As I say: "I did this, so you don't have to" If they do, & get buzzed, that's their loss!
-BBD.
BoomBoxDeluxe 1 month ago 2
I'm not stupid. The only electrical work I do is replacing light fixtures.
MIKON8ERISBACK 1 month ago
Great video man
motorbikesrule125 1 month ago
What i really hate is when people hook up live wire to their chicken stick made of wood or something similar, that can suck in the water in and may be conductive, it is really something so dangerous.. if a wooden chicken stick, a proper aditional grounding closer to the handle at least..
filipkof 1 month ago
Pretty sad that idiots without a clue doing stuff they shouldn't. But... they see clowns on popular shows on a former music video channel and they want to be next. Glad to hear photon is back!
slamdvw 1 month ago
Yes,safety is very important.I can say from my own stupid experience with electricity when i was little and I was already playing with 400v and I've got shocked so many times that i could have been already dead..once i charged up 20nF 20kv cap from simple flyback (i was like 12) and by an accident it went through my body,i remember falling on the floor,but nnothing serious..but it's completely changed my approach to these experiments, although it still may look bad, i actually am very carefull.
filipkof 1 month ago
Photonicinduction always did post a verbal safety warnings on his videos when he was about to do his 'naughty boy' experiments, but you're very right though, some people may not take the wrings seriously. I've not tried copying any of you guys and I don't want to at all, I've already been shocked a few times in my life.
Lachlant1984 1 month ago
i have been doing the little things in-terms of electrical experiments but i have never gone as far as to muck around with high voltage and amps and i am only young and have no excessive experience so i have to appreciate all the concern you and fellow youtubers put into you videos concerning safety.
Tomthetoolman100 1 month ago
If anyone can install an on off switch on a child, I reckon Photon is the man for the job.
A good bit of safety advice - when I'm tinkering, I like to put the power plug right in front of me where I can see it all the time.Perhaps that's just more a reflection on how much I trust my memory, I just can't assume I unplugged the damn thing before I go sticking a screwdriver into it.
MrVicist 1 month ago 15
@MrVicist Excellent !!
RODALCO2007 1 month ago
@MrVicist Good idea. One that I do, I copied it from the old 'removable fuse carriers' we used to use, is to use a non-standard type of plug/socket adapter lead, and actually pocket that lead when doing any work, to make absolutely sure nobody can reconnect it.
TheChipmunk2008 1 month ago
@MrVicist That is a variation of the "plug in pocket" rule.
Serostern 1 month ago
@MrVicist Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, he might not be able to switch a child on and off but he could probably rig up a "pause" button :)
AintBigAintClever 1 month ago
@MrVicist i put the plug in my pocket and only work with one hand to prevent a shock across the chest
laurdy 1 month ago
@MrVicist Ha, did the same yesterday while working on a control panel :-)
nrdesign1991 1 month ago
Thanks for uploading!
Is photon having a new channel?
i'm in the industry myself and experimenting to...
overevving dc motors ect ect popping caps smps supply's ect ect
1 tip...use a insulation transformer!
i work insulated from the mains witch is a bit safer but the voltages are stil lethal if you tuched both leads.. (i gererate 0-550V AC and DC 2A )
dingiedong76 1 month ago
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Thanks man!
dingiedong76 1 month ago
Those MOT's are wickedly dangerous, especially un-ballasted MOT's Thanks for the update and thank you for making videos and sharing with us!
More350Power 1 month ago
I totally agree with you message, Myself as a fully licensed Oz sparkie absolutely cringe when i see what the "copy cat" people are doing on Youtube with no electrical background/training. I have mentioned and tried to guide some of these people but got nasty reply's.
About 6 months ago i did 4 video's on immersed mots in water blowing things up, but i didn't upload them to YT because of safety concerns with people replicating them. To the untrained eye these mots looked standard but the arn't
CorbyStarletCj1 1 month ago
@CorbyStarletCj1 Thanks for your constructive feedback
RODALCO2007 1 month ago
@CorbyStarletCj1 It IS a difficult dividing line, between encouraging people in their experiments but discouraging them from killing themselves. I think Rodalco strikes the right balance, and I think that's what Andy (Photon) will do when he comes back :-)
TheChipmunk2008 1 month ago
@TheChipmunk2008 I agree 100%, I always try to encourage experimentation and help with the background knowledge, What i have the issue with is when i help someone out but they only want to know how to get something to work, Not how it works.
If they ask all the correct questions on the underlying principals of how it works i help them as much as i can, but if they just ask tell me what to do to get it running, thats when i stop and tell them get someone locally to check it out
CorbyStarletCj1 1 month ago
We all support Photon, hopefully he'll be able to make more videos soon ;)
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