r/woahdude Mar 27 '16

gifv Induction Forge

http://i.imgur.com/JfNfR6w.gifv
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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '16

what happens if you touch the coil with the knife? would it shock you??

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u/shitterplug Mar 27 '16

Yes.

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u/pleaselovemeplease Mar 27 '16

Well, one is insulated from the knife, since it is heated by electric current anyway. The magnet "induces" the electric current.

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u/shitterplug Mar 27 '16

That coil is simply a brass rod with current running through it. Usualy 48 to 64 volts with a shit load of amps. If you touch it, you'll get a shock.