FAQ (Frequently asked questions)

Question:  Should I ever turn my back on a Tesla coil?
Answer:     No, it might get you in the butt (see photo above).

Q:    What do you do?
A:    I do projects based on science and occasionally art. I hope you enjoy your visit here and get a glimpse into my world. Lots of stuff that is bizarre, beautiful, scary or just simply interesting.

Q:    What don’t you do?
A:    What I won’t do is discuss pseudoscience, Tesla’s offbeat theories (or anyone else’s), wireless power, free energy, Tunguska explosions or Death rays etc.

Q:    “Plz send PLAnz to make the hugest tEsal coil EVA”.
A:    My site is a description of what I have done, not plans for you to make something. Sometimes I leave out details so that kids can’t easily do a dangerous project to take to school. A little knowledge is a prerequisite and someone who is challenged by English as their only language is not making a good impression.

Q:  I am making a project X similar to one you have done. I have Googled, checked the 4HV forum but still have problems.
A:  Sure. How can I help?  If you have researched things and you are stuck on a project of something I have done then I will help if I can. I can’t mentor you on a 5 year Tesla coil journey though.

Q:  I have just killed myself by being stupid trying to make one of your projects.
A:  Sorry to hear that.  I don’t accept any liability for any projects here that you may wish to try to recreate. It is all potentially dangerous and much of it is potentially lethal.

Q: How long has this site been going?
A:  About 10 years. Look at Wayback machine.
2013  Tesladownunder 2013 (Wayback machine showing Frontpage version)
2005  Still preserved in the old Australian server here (http://members.iinet.net.au/~pterren/)
2003  Tesladownunder 2003 – Wayback machine