On Sat, 1 May 1999 CLASSICCMP_at_trailing-edge.com wrote:
> >This sounds like voodoo to me. There must be some point when you are
> >lifting the demagnetizer away that the effects from the device are
> >beneficial.
>
> The "lift it slowly away and then turn off" is an important point.
> This makes sure that the media really is demagnetized. If you turn
> it off while near the media, you can leave the media in a highly
> magnetized state.
So then is that all that's really required?
> You can have fun with large degaussers. For those with analog watches
> that aren't prized too highly, you can do some really neat tricks, such
> as making the run 60 times too fast (i.e. an hour every 60 seconds) or
> even making them run backwards!
I saw that trick used on MacGyver once!
Sellam Alternate e-mail: dastar_at_siconic.com
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