Sure, umbrellas protect you from lightning, not just rain . A big Tesla coil sparks to the earthed frame.
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Faraday cage
This is a snug single person Faraday cage that allows you to get up close and personal with 6 foot sparks. It’s shape is reminiscent of a Dalek from Dr Who. Remember “We will ex-term-in-ate”. It is a simple walk in and walk out affair, open at the back.
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Vacuum Tube Tesla Coil (VTTC)
This is a version of a Tesla coil where the primary is driven by a vacuum tube (valve) oscillator. “Continue reading” for more details and photos.
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Tesla Coil 18-Inch
My biggest coil has a much higher power and throws big white hot sparks over a large area in this 8 second exposure. For more details and photos:
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Tesla tuner
Telsa tuner – an aid to determining the resonant point.
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Tesla Coil 6-Inch
This 6 inch coil has been a dramatic performer with sparks reaching 8 feet.
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Solid State Variac
A variac is a variable transformer used to supply adjustable power for many projects and is invaluable. They are also expensive as they are large and heavy. Here, I explore the solid state option which may be preferable in some situations.
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Tesla Coil 4-Inch ver 2
The second version Tesla Coil 4-inch in diameter is driven by 4 microwave oven transformers (MOT’s) and puts out 4 foot sparks.
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Twin Coils with SISG Supply
This project describes building two identical Tesla coils and driving them with a solid state driver. “Continue reading” for more details and photos.
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Red Alert
Red Alert Tesla coil replicated with a real one.
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