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Geschrieben am 13-04-2025 - ⧖ 1 minThe 286,000-volt "Bear Blaster" fires fierce 5-inch sparks to scare off bears
Bear sprays weren't cool enough for this electrical wizard
Why it matters: Imagine you're deep in the backcountry when a bear suddenly appears, sizing you up. Typically, you'd reach for your tried-and-true can of bear spray – trusted by wildlife experts and often even more reliable than firearms. However, one adventurous DIY YouTuber has built something far more theatrical: the Bear Blaster 5000.
Drawing from over 20 years of experience in high-voltage engineering, Jay Bowles from the Plasma Channel created a device that emits fierce, crackling sparks and flashes. He aimed to make a device scary enough to send most animals packing. The idea is rooted in animal behavior. Many creatures instinctively avoid sounds that resemble natural danger, like thunder and lightning. High-voltage arcs produce similar auditory cues, and Jay decided to exploit that.
[...] https://www.techspot.com/news/107463-286000-volt-bear-blaster-fires-fierce-5-inch.html
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