Re: Demos (Re: Model T Spark Coil Powered Tesla Coil)

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Original poster: "rheidlebaugh by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <rheidlebaugh-at-zialink-dot-com>

Please be mindful. That old MOD "T" coil puts out 36,000 volts, while not
viewed as lethal It will distort your vocabulary and your social standing
should you touch the high voltage button terminal while running it.
     Robert  H

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> Date: Mon, 18 Feb 2002 18:02:38 -0700
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> Subject: Demos (Re: Model T Spark Coil Powered Tesla Coil)
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> Original poster: "davep by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
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>> My son and I are building this coil for his school science fair
>> (non-competitive entry) so I am seeking ideas as to what interesting
>> science things we can demonstrate with a small coil. For example
>> wireless transmission of power with a florescent tube and a simple
>> ion motor are perennial favorites.
> 
>> Can you think of any other experiments that would interest elementary
>> school kids?
> 
> One might attempt a jacobs ladder, tho such are not usually real
> predictable on Tesla Coils.
> 
> A _clear_ incandescent lamp will do a bit of a light show,
> due to the argon (typically) backfill gas.
> 
> One might experiment with a diode bridge and a small electric
> motor (i'd work with a small number of turns of pickup coil.
> 
> Same coil MIGHT power a small Christmas type light.  If so,
> same might be used to explore the field.
> 
> Others?
> 
> best
> dwp
> 
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