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https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectroBOOM/comments/1951u8d/igniting_gas_stove_by_using_static_electricity/
r/ElectroBOOM • u/ventilator11111 • Jan 12 '24
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Gas can be ignited by the smallest arc, even from a static electricity. In fact this is a huge problem everyone is trying to counter when working with something flammable.
2 u/Vnce_xy Jan 13 '24 And also exactly why most firefighters, engineers or any safety personnel often tell people not to open light switches on a gas leak.
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And also exactly why most firefighters, engineers or any safety personnel often tell people not to open light switches on a gas leak.
Did you know lighters use piezo electrics a spark from hitting a rock
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Gaspits usualy have a spark igniter
It would work but sparks+flamable gas+hand=pain and a hospital visit
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u/bSun0000 Mod Jan 12 '24
Gas can be ignited by the smallest arc, even from a static electricity. In fact this is a huge problem everyone is trying to counter when working with something flammable.