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Jacob's Ladder
Circuits
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Sunday, May 19, 2013 04:47 AM |
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How to make a Jacob's Ladder - You will need 12K-15K volts AC
(50/60) Hz at say 20-30 mA. A neon sign (luminous tube) transformer is the
usual source though an oil burner ignition transformer will work in a
pinch (some say better and cheaper) or you could build an inverter type
power supply.....(Circuit design added 11/06) |
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Jacobs Ladder - People have long been fascinated by electric
arcs--and perhaps put off by them. They show up as lightning, Tesla
coil discharges, and long sparks that sting as you reach for the doorknob
on a cold, dry, winter day. This Jacob's Ladder project turns electric
arcs into a dramatic but harmless conversation piece..... [Tony van Roon's
circuit] |
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Jacob's Ladders (mistertippy) - A Jacob's Ladder does not serve any real
purpose other than that it shows the properties of an electric arc, or as a visual
display. It is composed of two vertical rails that are close to one another at the
bottom and gradually spread out, forming a "V" shaped structure. A sufficient voltage
to breakdown the air gap at the base of the "V" is applied to the two rails. As the
ionized air is heated, the arc begins to rise with the more conductive hot
air.....(electronic Circuit diagram added 03/03/03) |
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