My Lichtenberg Device (High Voltage Wood Burner)
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- čas přidán 11. 03. 2019
- Today we build a Lichtenberg machine.
Note: Anywhere in this video that I use the word "coax" please insert the word "Romex" instead. Hey, I told you I was not an electrician...
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Excellent video dude. I'm definitely gonna build one. Lol. U should have a vent for sure on that xfrmr side. Other than that it's a sound design.
While I can't (and don't) recommend anyone building one of these, I certainly do appreciate you watching the video and leaving a positive comment. Positive comments on this video are few and far between. Thank YOU!
@@HNXMedia I completely understand your non-recommendation. I've been an electrician for 22 years and this should be an easy project. Safety is always #1 when messing with ol sparky. I've found several trolls just hitting every channel doing this and leaving the same negative comments, but oddly enough I don't see them on any other highly dangerous videos comment section. They're all probably just Karen's coming here from that cooking lady's channel.
THIS comment coming from an ACTAUL ELECTRICIAN makes my day more than you know! Respect! It does seem like the negative ones came out of the woodwork all of the sudden and all seem to be "drive-by" comments. Karens and Safety Sallys are the bane of most of my comment sections. Its almost like they don't read my disclaimer. Thank you again.
@@HNXMedia I certainly would always recommend rubber mats, leather gloves rated for high voltage and non-conductive work surfaces, all outdoors of course, but you clearly had safety in mind when you built this.
Absolutely. Note: Original comment pinned for positivity and GOOD information.
Nice box, not good enough. I am a military trained electrician, (21 years, retired), and spent 30 years in factories, as a electrical maintenance manager and an industrial engineer.
I got into this hobby about five years ago, and had a similar setup, save I elevated my platform off the bench with two glued on 2X4's. After time, you get a bit lazy...then maybe cut a few corners. We all say we won't, BUT WE ALL DO. I recently got into fractal burning guitars, and one late afternoon, a bit tired, didn't realize it was still on and touched one probe. The other one literally jumped into my other hand, as the hand was touching the edge of the guitar body. I "Rode the Lightning" for about two seconds until I fell on my right side, heavily bruising my shoulder and hitting my head on the floor. When I hit, I woke up, got up and went into the house and had my wife call 911. Heartrate was 160, and I ended up in a burn center for three days as they monitored my heart, and treated the burns on my hands, which were not that bad. Huge hematoma on my forehead, and a scalp cut on my head where I scraped on a bench nearby. NOT FUN, NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCES....
Changes I will make:
1. Add two momentary on switches to the incoming 120VAC in a plastic housing. Both have to be pressed to engage the unit. No 120VAC, no burn. Two switches, two hands.
2. My potentiometer, which I use to adjust the voltage, will be next, in a straight line away from me. Adjust before I can press both buttons, which are UL approved to be Open when released.
3. The actual unit on its platform, further away down the line.
4. The probes, with 10K insulated wire, extending to a separate wooden table.
5. Finally, 12K gloves, 1.8MM thick, in case the switches, and the potentiometer all fail and it stays lit.
6. I am standing on 3/4" insulated rubber flooring, the final table will not be on the same rubber.
Sound like a lot? 6000VAC is a lot! I am lucky to be writing this, but this is what I should have done in the first place.
Lichtenberg is like nothing else in beauty, and it is highly, highly dangerous. I see people using regular wire, no gloves, machine very near to the work, and I think, there is number 34, waiting to die....
Stay safe.
These tips right here! Right on! I am implementing the dual switches for sure. Love that idea!
I agree completely and yes, you are a lucky one. Electrical safety can NOT be over emphasized. A guy was talking to me the other day about coming and doing one of those on his machine. I not so politely declined. Be safe.
Wow. You are _very_ lucky to have gotten away with only burns and no permanent damage. Most people that survive one of these encounters end up with a few less fingers. Really gnarly injuries. Having two momentary switches is a great idea. Like most dangerous activities, there are ways of reducing risks. Combined with the HV gloves (a lot of people just use standard electrical gloves that can't handle the high voltages, and they end up with the gloves melted to their hands when something goes wrong), the insulating mat, it sounds like you have definitely thought this through.
@@HNXMedia Dual switches at a distance keeping you at distance is really needed. But also make sure nobody else in the family can operate it including some curious young son of the family not realizing this is "electric chair territory". Kids die from guns left in drawers...this should be seen as a similar thing.
You should do a video on your perfect set up.
That was by far the best tutorial on this set up that I've seen on you tube. Granted I haven't watched a tremendous amount but none the less very well done to say the least!
Awsome job my friend.
That was awesome!!! I have a microwave from the house I bought next door. I’ve been very interested in fractal burning and I promise not to make one when I get my shop set up and if I don’t, illl be sure and mention your video as the source that Inspired me to not make one. Looking forward to seeing some beautiful natural art.
Glad I could be a bad influence. This thing has been way more fun that I let on in the video. I had to do a voice over just to remove my maniacal laughter as the wood was burning. Once I get some better (non-stained, non-scrap) wood I look forward to making some true "art." I will certainly be sharing it in the future. Thanks for the support, Brad. Peace!
Good Video !! One thing tho,, I built one of these in 2006 similar to what you did. The difference is I added a pilot light between the switch and transformer so anyone can see when the switch is on from anywhere in the shop. Kudos to you !!!
Thanks! That is a great idea and one of the many features I plan to add to this device. Thanks also for leaving a positive comment, they are rare on this video. Stay well.
Ok that comment you made…. You will most likely just get dead is hilarious and also ironic and sad because many have un-alived themselves attempting this. It’s beautiful art with so many different methods and possibilities. A lot of people
Skip past the important parts and just try it. Those are the ones who unfortunately didn’t get “super powers.”
I’m a 24 year licensed industrial electrician and I am EXTREMELY CAUTIOUS doing this more so than my daily dangerous job. Thanks for the video!
Be careful out there people. It’s better to be way to safe than make one little slip up.
It’s basically the widow maker of woodworking. ⚡️ ☠️ 👼
As usual though. All of us smart ass know it all electricians will put our 2 cents in. 🤣
While watching an informative video. Good content. I’m subscribing just because you aren’t as boring as the other 3 million fractal wood burners.
Note: I said "most likely." I am not completely ruling out that someone might possibly get super powers. 😎
Disclaimer: For anyone reading this comment who does not understand American humor - You will NOT get super powers.
I’m not here to criticize at all. You put the time in. Just throwing an idea out there that I put on mine. I used a foot pedal from an old school sewing machine as an additional kill switch. For obvious reasons. Just a simple extra precaution.
Love the idea of adding a foot pedal kill switch.
Really nice finished product!!
Thanks!
Nice job!
Really clever work HNX.
Thanks Mike. I love when I can make something functional through scrapping instead of just always selling the stuff at the scrap yard. Microwaves are a treasure trove of fun parts and one of the few things you can get a really dangerous high-voltage transformer out of. I cannot wait to share some of the burn designs I make with this thing. Peace, my friend.
HNX Media so skilled and creative HNX, I really enjoy those videos watching you create items out of ‘trash’, inspiring. I look fwd to seeing your cool designs, seeing the current arch through the timbre was incredible. Keep up the great fun! Best wishes, Michael.
Great demo
Thanks!
Very helpful thanks
Glad it helped
Awesome
What determines which one of those three wires coming out of the transformer going to your wood project is the correct wire to use?
You should add two more safety steps into your design. First put a small light inline between your switch and the transformer, so you know when there is power going to it. You NEED to add a dead man foot switch. Plug your device into the foot switch that way it can only get power while you are standing on the switch, which should be far away from your work. That way there is less of a chance you can accidentally touch your work piece while the power is still on. People have died using these and forgetting to turn it off or quickly reaching out to move a probe while it is still powered.
Like the ideas. Might retrofit to add these if I can find the parts around the shop.
I'm a licensed electrician and your wiring job looks fine to me. 👍
Thank you! It's nice to hear from actual experts instead of the keyboard warriors that seem to be attracted to bashing this video. You comment is truly appreciated! Thanks again.
This wiring job for 2000-3000 Volts with clamps exposing the conducting metal insulated by rubber that can crack is fine to you? None of this would have any chance of passing any UL certification as the currents possible are lethal and you can die in a split second.
The voltage and current is equivalent to that used in an electric chair. The fractals you see on the wood are what you can expect happening through your nerves and heart within no time. At 3,000 Volts, you know arcs can be formed even through a microscopic crack or needle prick defect in that rubber insulation (3mm jump) and if there is any dirt or humidity in such crack, it's even much easier for the current to flow.
I have a master degree in electrical engineering and if this was some mains power residential wiring, I could be less concerned, but even then, you don't expose clamps with the full voltage (e.g. 120V) and high power. Lots of people die because they become complacent or are ignorant about the true dangers and any protocol involved in using such setup.
I've had lots of electric shocks from my engineering experiences and a few that got me worried, but this is an entirely different level than hitting a live wire in a house with a finger. I've replaced all my 70 outlets and switches in my house with Z-Wave models btw and professionally engineered consumer electronics products for such brands as Bang & Olufsen including getting things certified for CE, UL etc. safety. Ages ago I was engineering CRT TVs with the flyback transformer also having lethal voltages. I got a shock once from that and never forget it, but current is not as crazy as from a microwave transformer, where there is zero mercy and you will fry the inside of your body
@@ThinkingBetter there are a lot of us electricians on here. Of course with our own opinions. You bring up UL listing? That’s hilarious. Do you think he’s gonna call an inspector in to give him a green tag on this? Cmon dude.
@@ThinkingBetter you are talking about the safety of this at the same time admitting that you have been hit many times. The output of this isn’t comparable to that of an electric chair. It’s AC voltage. Microwave outputs DC while still deadly they aren’t comparable. Since you’re such an expert you already know the differences. And with different voltages and amperage that they are completely different. The whole UL listing had me laughing. Oh and you changed out over 80 devices? Nice. I’ve got apprentices that can double that in a 10 hour day. Chill out bro.
If you have a wife I feel bad her. 😂
@@HNXMedia I see them too man. These are the guys who sit behind a screen. Watch your video which actually gives you views and the they know everything from astrology to basic and master electrical engineering.
They worry alot about picking you apart and inspecting your work.
I know something they haven’t had to worry about. Actually having a girlfriend. And I’m positive they have never inspected a p🐱ssy. All things electrical are dangerous. You did fine man. Your alive and still had enough fingers to post this. 😂
Very nice ! You should install a cooling fan through the transformer with vents on thebox as tocool the transformer.
Cool idea. I will certainly add one.
The possible current paths taken when a transformer fails are only one thing professionals consider. You are connecting the secondary to an unknown load, so overheating the transformer can be anticipated.
Nah, I'm not going to waste any more time on this. Good luck kiddies.
Why not jump connections to jumper cables?
I’m gonna build one.
Heck yeah! Going to do some more vids very soon using mine. Love this thing!
what are you metal ends copper or brass, what is the best to use?
Mine is copper. Copper is far more conductive than brass. Thanks for watching! Stay safe. Peace.
Wow this is Awesome let's build it 😎👍
Thanks, Redman. I look forward to sharing some of the items that I create with this contraption.
So what's the impact on your electric bill?
For the amount it runs at any given time, it is negligible. A toaster or coffee maker used daily uses far more.
shit i have no idea what that is but am intrigued and have subscribed 😬
LOL. Thanks! Feel free to stick around for more useless, bizarre, and random nonsense. Peace.
You should have had wired a light up to show the power is on ..
Admittedly, this would have been a great idea. Might add one. Thanks.
ye got er smokin! Playin wit fire and electricity! Don't worry...will not experiment!!!!!!
I'm not quite smart enough to not play with fire :)
ye got er contained! :)
It seems the key is not holding it with your hands
Yes, that would certainly be a key point 😎⚡⚡⚡⚡⚡
@@HNXMedia tell that to the innocent people who feel by accident and touch some part of the DEATH MACHINE and are dead and house burned to the ground.
Good job I have made four of them , get yourself a pair of rubber gloves for safety
A positive comment on this video? NICE! Thanks for watching! Glad to hear you've built some of your own. Hope your projects are turning out amazing! Stay safe.
Romex, not coax (coaxial). Nice job. Nobody died.
Yet
Someone will soon
He was turned to steel in a great magnetic field means nothing to you then?
A few things spring to mind here. This project is incredibly dangerous, lethal in fact. Nails & metal handles make great high voltage antennae, so every single one nailed into that box is potentially an exit point to burn or electrocute you. It is a serious accident almost certain to happen, I'd stop using it immediately. Also, the gentleman quite clearly states, 'I'm not an electrician by any stretch". Here in Queensland (Australia) what this guy has done is classified as "Electrical Work". As it's unlicensed electrical work that is an immediate $400 on the spot fine, minimum. As it's also a dangerous act, the fines escalate dramatically up into tens of thousands of dollars and recently a company director received $100,000 fine for unlicensed electrical work & no-one was injured or died. If someone is injured or dies as a result, well I guess you better have the deed to your house handy & get used to prison food. If that project starts a fire, burns the house down the insurance company will have every right to refuse paying out. Think of it as unintentional arson. Check with your local electrical authority too & you'll find most will have similar laws governing electrical work. And posting on CZcams when the video can be traced to you, well you just guaranteed a win for the prosecuting attorney. I understand the fascination with this as a form of art, but is really worth any those risks?
So glad I don't live in Australia. The government overreach there is crazy. Getting like that here though.down with big brother.
@MichaelLashley I wish I could give your comment 100 thumbs ups.
...you kept using the term "ground"...there is no ground in this system...not on the input or output...all terminals are hot. Plus, the bolts holding the transformer in place are hot and very close to the bottom...they could easily arc to something conductive...
I agree with others here about using more safety devices/switches...also using a neon transformer would be much more safe...
If I had a neon transformer, I would make a Jacob's Ladder.
Got my microwave! I’m Amish so I shouldn’t be doing this…
So were is all your safety equipment. No matter how safe you think your going to be or smart you are someone going to lose body parts but most likely catch on fire be dead before you hit the floor.
Please someone post that video. I will check back for that video. Good luck. High voltage is not forgiving. You don't just get a shock and continue with your normal life.
Seeing this gives me a foreboding feeling that the general public will soon be calling for sensorship to protect their idiotic kids. I don't think anything is wrong with this video, the intent is to make art (generally) but teaching someone how to make one out of a microwave isn't dissimilar to teaching someone how to make a functioning helicopter out of a motorcycle a few ceiling fans and some some random car parts then saying don't do it, it's just for informational purposes, here are links how to do it. (Which totally invalidates your warning at the beginning. A disclaimer is useless if make it plainly clear that you want people to make this thing by giving them more resources than the video already covered. "Don't try this at home, but if you do try it, send me a video of yourself doing it" would be the same level of seriousness.
So, what i hear you saying is that I need an old car, an old motorcycle and some salvage ceiling fans. PERFECT! I am so going to make this thing!
You are making this look way too simple for most of the people who want to do this but don't have a clue about electricity and how dangerous it is.
Is that a metal top table the wood is on? Hope not!
It is almost as if you didn't see a single one of my warnings. Did you skip past those? I couldn't dumb those down anymore unless I wrote them in crayon. But hey, thanks for watching and leaving a comment.
What a killer device. No safety at all. Dad is at work and the 12 year old son gets excited with these nice labels and want to check out this toy on his sister...and sister is gone in less than a second...or dad forgets to turn the switch off when he think the power is off because the wood is too dry and contact is not made...and dad is history in less than a second after holding these clamps...and so on...No wonder this hobby keeps killing people in the 100s globally. The voltage from these microwave transformers is in electric chair territory and forget about all notion that there is a switch you can use to turn it off. You are immobile and dead before that switch can help you.
100s??? Try like 33 since 2017. Now lets compare that to how many are killed jaywalking, driving or climbing ladders EVERYDAY. But hey, I wouldn't expect you to do any legit research. However, you can drop the words "deaths wood burning device" into the Google machine and it will do the research for you. You write good fiction though, so stick with that and best of luck. I'll be first in line to buy your book. Peace.
@@HNXMedia it's ok
You aren't going to live long.
Never ever use a switch! It can fail or accidentally be switched to the on position. Just connect and unconnect the cable. Make a habit of hanging it away before handling the device.
Just for you guys to know, 33 people died from trying this.
Just for you guys to know, 3700 people die daily from driving cars.
This is way more dangerous and easier to screw up than people realize.
AND THE NUMBER CONTINUES TO GROW, MULTIPLE EXPERIENCED LINEMAN & ELECTRICIANS HAVE DIED FROM THIS.
How many parachute, rock climbing, race car driving, boaters, backyard wrestlers and snake handlers have died from doing their obviously dangerous hobbies? I rest my case.
Has anyone ever died in an airplane, just wondering? Carry on, im building this right away.
mother nature adapts to minimize the numbers of flawed DNA and the dumb,sickly and weaker... animals in nature 99% of the time its only the stupid squirrels that get run over.This world would be 1 hell-of-a mess if the stupid squirrels kept reproducing and multiplying to incredibly vast numbers... there is overwhelming evidence of the harm caused when this important process does not occur in nature. 1 more reason to be thankful for the invention of and ever growing technology of our automotive industry. LOL
Should not use an mot... MICROWAVE OVEN TRANSFORMER!!!!!
I built one. I made a switch similar to the ones on giant punch presses. two independent momentary contact switches, separated so it's not possible to press both with one hand, also a cover so something can't fall on them and push the switch on. Every things on a plastic table fully insulated from everything else. I have to be at the control stand to use it and that is several feet away from the burning table. The probes are placed and left in place. No way would I have it set up like one other poster who holds the probes with rubber gloves.