Re: Weird ebay tesla coil...

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Original poster: Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-twfpowerelectronics-dot-com>

Hi,

It is a common hand held "leak detector" type of Tesla coil.  Makes about 
one inch mean sparks.  They are used in plastic, glass, and vacuum leak 
testing.  Don't use them for natural gas leaks :o)))

http://www.electrotechnicproduct-dot-com/pinhole.html

Sort of fun toys, but they tend to be expensive ($200 new).  The design has 
changed little since the 1920's

http://www.electrotherapymuseum-dot-com/Violet_Ray_Devices.htm

You will not find UL (or any other safety) labels on them "anymore" ;-)))

Cheers,

         Terry



At 11:46 AM 1/24/2004, you wrote:

>http://cgi.ebay-dot-com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2591033324&category=4665
>
>I notice when I click the image it takes me to a "solderingpen" image.
>Anybody got an idea what this is?