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[#1] Posted: 10/25/2007 - 2:41:17 PM
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As for magnets on torpedo levels and other tools, what are the precautions as far as keeping them away from other more "delicate" equipment like clamp meters or IR thermometers?

What kinds of things can be damaged by magnets?

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[#2] Posted: 10/25/2007 - 3:14:45 PM
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Really should not be much of a problem as far as my experiance.
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[#3] Posted: 10/25/2007 - 3:32:38 PM
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Other then my compass and computer hard drive, I can't think of anything.
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[#4] Posted: 10/25/2007 - 4:11:47 PM
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You can always wrap the magnets in a sheilding material such as aluminum foil. The strength of the magnet might determine how much sheilding is required. Try it out.
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[#5] Posted: 10/25/2007 - 4:21:37 PM
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It'd screw up my Patek Philippe watch that I wear just for crawlspaces. It'll also wipe out the programming on the new pacemakers.

I have 2 tools that have magnets in my box. Hasn't been a problem.

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[#6] Posted: 10/25/2007 - 6:43:53 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by inspecthistoric

It'd screw up my Patek Philippe watch that I wear just for crawlspaces.
Sure, and I wear Gucci loafers for my muddy muddy crawlspaces and my work vehicle is a Rolls.

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[#7] Posted: 10/25/2007 - 9:23:55 PM
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Quote: Originally posted by AHI

As for magnets on torpedo levels and other tools, what are the precautions as far as keeping them away from other more "delicate" equipment like clamp meters or IR thermometers?

What kinds of things can be damaged by magnets?


Cassette tapes.

I don't think you have any worries with the magnets. Just carry on.

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