Loading video…
All breakouts
189Talking HeadStory Open hookOther
Hook
The part of a
@appliance_emt
3.5K followers · usually 1.0K views a post
Views
187.6K
Likes
4.4K
Comments
307
Shares
496
Why it worked
The video effectively uses a shocking and relatable danger (electrocution from a common appliance) combined with a personal story to create a highly engaging and shareable piece of content. The clear warning and demonstration of how to safely handle the component add practical value.
Summary
The video shows a high-voltage capacitor from a microwave, explaining that it can store a lethal amount of electricity even after the appliance is unplugged. The creator shares a personal anecdote about being electrocuted by one and warns viewers to be cautious when handling them, suggesting a method to safely discharge the capacitor.
Structure
- 1Introduction of the dangerous microwave part
- 2Explanation of its high voltage storage
- 3Personal anecdote of electrocution
- 4Warning and safety demonstration
On-screen text
PART OF A
KILL YOU.
IT'S CALLED A
AND IT CAN
STORE 4,000 VOLTS
EVEN AFTER YOU
UNPLUG THE MICROWAVE.
A CLIP FOR IT,
SO THAT HOLDS
IT IN PLACE.
A DIODE, SO
THAT'S A DIFFERENT PART.
BUT THE CAPACITOR
ITSELF IS QUITE DANGEROUS,
IT CAN KILL A FEW
PEOPLE EVERY YEAR.
IT'S NOT A
REALLY COMMON THING
DIE FROM THESE,
BUT THEY DO
DISCHARGE. AND I
THAT MISTAKE AND
HAD A.
THESE DISCHARGE ON ME.
IT WENT THROUGH
MY ARM, SO
AND OUT THE OTHER,
BUT THROUGH MY
FELT IT MADE.
MADE MY DIAPHRAGM
AND I SQUEALED
FOR A SECOND
OR TWO AS
MY DIAPHRAGM EXPANDED.
AND I REMEMBER
IN THE BACK
DOING ONE OF
AND SOMEBODY IN
THE SHOP YELLED OUT,
ARE YOU OKAY?
I JUST GOT
ELECTROCUTED. SO BE
CAREFUL IF YOU'RE
TAKING THESE APART.
YOU CAN PUT
A SCREWDRIVER WITHOUT
BETWEEN THESE TWO,
AND THAT DISCHARGES
THEM.
HOLD A CHARGE
AFTER THE UNITS UNPLUGGED.
CAREFUL.
Original caption
The part of a microwave that can kill you. #death #microwave #til #donttouch #careful