A Jacob's ladder (more formally a travelling arc generator) is a device for producing a continuous train of large sparks that rise upwardsThe spark gap is formed by two wires, approximately vertical but gradually diverging from each other towards the top in a narrow V shape.

With the microwave oven transformer (M.O.T.) salvaged in a previous project, a simple electrical circuit can be rigged to get high voltage arcs to fly outward and upward along a "V" shaped spark gapYou can look, but don't touch! These arcs of plasma are lethal enough to kill on contact!

The Jacobs Ladder converts the same Volts to more than Volts! When the Jacobs Ladder is turned on, electrons are fed into one of the wiresThese electrons want to get away from each other, so they jump across to the other wire, which is connected to the ground.

Jacob's Ladders are the classic arc generators seen in mad scientists' labsAs a kid, we'd make them using high voltage transformers scavenged from neon signs(Not safe, don't do it, etc.).

How to Make a Jacob's Ladder! A Jacob's Ladder (otherwise known as a high voltage climbing arc) is an eye catching prop for Halloween and is a necessity for all aspiring mad scientistsJacob's ladders work by ionizing the air and ding an electrical arc at the bottom of the l

A Jacob's ladder is a wonderful exotic looking display of electric white, yellow, blue or purple arcsDetails The Arc starts from the narrowest point and ionizes and heats the air causing it to rise.

The science behind a Jacobs Ladder is simple When voltage is applied between conductorsin this case, the two wireselectrons on the positive side want to leap to the negative side.

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You can look, but don't touch! These arcs of plasma are lethal enough to kill on contact! In this project We're using an old Microwave Oven Transformer (MO

Note for beginners this video involves using high voltage, take appropriate safety measures before you proceed electric arc can get to you easily, so keep