Tesla Coil or Van de Graaff?

tapwater

September 29, 2018 13:23

..I like toys other than firearms. Thinking of buying a
tabletop Tesla coil or Van de Graaff generator. To you
electro buffs, which would you choose? The Tesla is 50,000
volts and the Van d Gr. is 200,00 volts. I'm looking for
the most impressive display. What would you choose? Thanks.
tap

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  babun

  September 29, 2018 16:09

  For tabletop, you can't beat a hand crank van de graf. The human input of cranking adds to the effect.[B)]
  
  

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  mag00

  September 29, 2018 16:44

  Plasma Globe [:D]

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  perry shooter

  September 29, 2018 16:48

  I too like the van de graaff

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  tapwater

  September 30, 2018 15:56

  quote:Originally posted by mag00
  Plasma Globe [:D]
  
  
  ..Already have a 10" one of those. I turn it on and it's
  good for 5-10 minutes of jollies. Place a penny on top
  of it and you'll get a pretty good tingle...and the penny
  heats up pretty good too. Probably not good for the unit
  though! It has a sound activated mode too. Put it near a
  speaker and crank up the Jethro Tull!
  
  ..I've never seen a hand cranked Van de Graaff. All
  the ones I see are motor powered and spare belts are available.
  The gen. belts I mean. What are some of the things you can do
  with either one? Still pondering.

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