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steel wool

November 20, 2015July 8, 2021 aneat1

Battery and Steel Wool

Steel wool & battery

  • Current from battery ignites steel wool upon contact.
  • Batteries located in L35, by printer, or in electronics shop. Steel wool in L35, above or below sink.

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