PIRA 5D40.10 - Conduction in Gases: Jacob's Ladder

• This is a step up transformer. CAUTION: LETHAL VOLTAGE.
  
• Note: This demo does not perform well in a humid environment.
  
• Note: The copper wires have already been sanded by demo staff.
  
• Turn on the power and the discharge will travel up the wires.
  
• The distance between the wires is the critical adjustment, so the wires should NOT be moving when the demo is turned on.
  
• For safety purposes, unplug the demo when it is not in use.
  

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