A simple Franklin Bells set up using high voltage from an (old style) CRT TV screen.
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Umbrella
Sure, umbrellas protect you from lightning, not just rain . A big Tesla coil sparks to the earthed frame.
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Zamboni Battery
I have been keeping an eye out for suitable materials to make a Zamboni battery. The battery above uses small strips from discarded medical ECG electrodes to generate 2.9V.
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Coin Shrinking Tests
Here I explore the noble art of making small change with my early coinshrinking efforts.
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Magneforming
The spanner smashes into the aluminium sheet which is being pushed away by a huge magnetic pulse.
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Briefcase Tesla Coil
Tesla coil in a briefcase. This is my latest easily portable mini coil which gives 2-3 inch sparks. These are great fun and are generally safe due to the low power.
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Open Day 2008 and earlier
Home Open Day 2008
I have held regular Home Open Days where I did demonstrations for people by invitation.
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