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Gwguidi
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Plasmacam triggering smoke detctors

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I just picked up a DHC and if I did not see it and hear it I would not believe it. When I run the machine it will randomly set off the heat detectors and the smokes in the house. Must be emf but strange. No plasma running just the table. Any one hear of this?

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Re: Plasmacam triggering smoke detctors

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The PlasmaCam controller box SCREAMS RF noise. :Wow You might solve the problem by plugging it into an APC unit (Uninterruptible Power Supply) which might filter out the $%^& that is spewed out through the AC lines. This is the same reason you cannot run a PlasmaCam table on a GFI or GFCI breaker. The controller will trip the breaker every time.

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Re: Plasmacam triggering smoke detctors

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That is the plan. I have a few of them. I’ll let you know if it helps. I did switch phases it might have been slightly better.
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