Doctor Kankle, thanks for the comment. It was intended to not be too serious. Glad you understood.

@@MakeItorBreakItNow LoL> I was waiting for that "260 n still holding" point. Laughing in tears (of happiness)

@@armgod1 glad my video brought a little chuckle into your day.

Dave, agreed. It's just what I could find rather easily. Thanks for the feedback.

not really, Dave - transformers use layers of steel because they work JUST AS GOOD as whole chunk of steel for the magnetic force. They use layers for different reason: they want to prevent eddy currents induced by the alternating currents. In his tests he does not use electric current, so the solid block of steel or sheets - no big difference if you neglect small air gaps between them.

ehab nour, all valid points. Thanks for the feedback.

Sorta like how car audio subs are rated? They say a 10” sub was rated at 1,000 wattts BUT, ignoring the fine details that were much closer to it’s actually power when used as marketed. So a 1,000watt Peak power output subwoofer 🔊 was probably a 500 watt RMS or continuous power output

At any rate, good job showing us what this “neato-beem-him-up” super magnet 🧲 can do!

not really, we weren't that far off the ground and took precautions. Next time though I would do things differently and make the test rig even safer.

george, thanks for the feedback.

James, thanks for the feedback. I've thought about the swinging, but looked at the video quite a bit and the swinging was over when the magnet popped. I've been thinking about doubling up on the steel again to see if that would make a difference.

BillySparkman. thanks for the comment. Yeah the pads helped.

russjordan, agree. Swinging does impact the result. If I were to do this test again, I would change quite a few things. Thanks for the feedback.

Thanks. I try to improve with each video I make.

Very true. This is one of my first videos, if I were to do this over I would change a lot of things...

Thanks Will for the comment, much appreciated.

Thanks David, this is one of my earlier videos, we've ramped safety a lot since then.

Ryan Jones, all valid points. When I designed this test I was thinking about magnet fishing and snagging something heavy on the bottom. But if I were to do it over I would certainly incorporate all your thoughts above. Thank you.

King Romeo, glad you liked it.

ys6425, Here is the magnet similar to the one used in the video: amzn.to/3wDrtL2 you might be able to find one stronger and cheaper on Amazon by shopping around starting from this link. in fact, I I'm looking for another magnet and get this one myself. Thanks you're comment.

I had that. Use a needle or thin metal object.

Linda, thanks for the feedback. I'm glad you didn't lose your finger these magnets are dangerous.

Guile, all very good points, 100% iron would attract best. The goal here was to do a simple test, and see what happens. A future test I would do from here would be much more detailed.

Drone operator, thanks for the feedback. In hind sight I would do the video differently now. BTW they were never in danger, there were two of us at the ready to catch them just off camera and keep them safe.

Never in danger?🤔 Let's have a metal magnet with 100+ lbs worth of a force aimed directly above someone's skull. When the magnet can't hold anymore, the force goes straight down.. but we have 2 people close to catch after he gets knocked out, fractured skull, and a concussion. No one's in danger though..

​@@curtisrich7372 This. As a mother, I found that part hard to watch.

Dlink Travis, valid point. That is one of several things I would change if and when I update this video and do it again. Thanks for the feedback.

Anthony, here's some that might work for you,amzn.to/2NPSj2x they're more than 18 lbs but have eyes and are priced right. Here's another good deal: amzn.to/2NYFqmI

in fact I just order some for myself.

@@MakeItorBreakItNow Thoes looked pretty good

Chef Santa, there's 2 things to consider. 1) the strength of the magnet. and 2) as I learned doing this video the amount of backplate you have is just as critical. If your bus doesn't have 1 inch thick steel spars or I-beams you're at risk with any power magnet, because that is how they rate the strength. Since most busses survive rollover they must have a fairly beefy structure... Since you mentioned roof, remember these magnets are designed to be strongest when the loads are perpendicular to the face of the magnet. Any angle and you won't get the rated strength of magnet. If I knew more about the roof structure I might be able to give you a better answer.

It's hard to tell on these magnets. Recommend you be careful were you work with this. I almost lost mine while magnet fishing in a spillway when it started to cling onto a metal conduit. Make sure your line is strong enough to give it a good yank without breaking. Good luck.

@@MakeItorBreakItNow and now i realize i wear steel toed boots all the time.

@@Magician12345 , be careful out there...

Roger, here's a link to the magnet similar to the one in this video: amzn.to/3lfs9Co

Trista, excellent point, agree. Of course not all applications on a super magnet are a static load.

Point taken. Thanks for the feedback.

Control Man, maybe so.

Yup, aren't we all at some point in our lives?

Thijs van Gisbergen, thanks for the feedback. There are several things I would change if I was to repeat this test. In a sense I was also trying to simulate the reaction of the magnet while fishing and snagging a heavy object from the bottom. In those cases the magnet rocks and slides similar to how it did in this test setup. Trying to test pulling up a 200-300 lb load from under water would be challenging in other ways, first its wet and second things on the bottom usually get covered with gunk rather quickly and buried over time.

All of the above reasons is why I invented this new magnet fishing rig you can see the test video here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h9NylbWKvNWYaZc.html Thanks again for your feedback, always appreciated.

the setup was more safe than it looks. But if I were to do it again I'd wear a harness, and clip into the wall. Thanks for your comment.

bentlikeitsmaker, agreed. I've learned a lot since I made this test. Thanks for sharing.

The Real One, agree with your assessment. If I was to do this over again I would have rigged a more refined setup, and used a solid 1/4 steel plate. I learn every time I do a video and will put your thoughts into practice next time.

Make It or Break It by sandwiching the thin plates together you are not achieving the same effect as if you had a solid 1/2” by say 6” square plate, the small gaps between the plates will have a huge impact, anything from paint, to dust, mud, oil, rust or other magnetic debris will decrease the holdings power of a magnet by a huge factor, sometimes over 70%, that is without taking the angled pull into account which as stated above already, has a major impact on measured pull capacity. A 1/4” plate as you mentioned would not capture the full magnetic potential of your magnet, much of the field of attraction would be escaping out the other side of the plate, I would very much like to see how it performs on a 1/2” solid steel plate with a larger footprint.

Lee Soulsby, thanks for the feedback. Your point is valid. If I redo this test I'd make several changes. ll add your suggestion into the mix.

hey Marsh

Fish 4 Fun, thanks for the suggestion, I'll consider it, may make a good video. Something to consider, most of the things that people would be magnet fishing for would probably not be made of one inch steel plate either.

I'll have to check the magnet, I didn't notice. Thanks for the comment.

Zach Bishop, thanks for your feedback. Your points are valid. If and when I do a test like this again I would do it quite differently.

J3GJ, thanks for your feedback. Yeah you can't please everyone. And when your teens want to help with videos you got to figure out ways to keep them safe.

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