Re: Classroom Projects with a TC?

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Original poster: "harry" <harry-at-prcn-dot-org> 

Zap a cd in the microwave for  5 SECONDS ONLY ,  then hang  with fising line
so spark will strike it  .

Do not let the metal end of flourescent light touch sparks when holding it .
(Yes it does hurt %-).

A large clear bulb such as a 400-1000 watt Metal Halide or Mercury vapor
lamp puts on a good show.I set the bulb in a piece of heavy 2.5 inch pipe to
balance it on the toroid,the bulb gets hot at the top so do not run for more
than 10-15 seconds,if the glass outer casing is damaged do not use.

A roofing nail pointing up on top of the toroid makes a good break out
point.

BTW if I put one nail on top of the toroid the sparks go straight up, if i
put 4 nails on the toroid the sparks move away from each other on an
angle.Can someone tell me why this is .