Bob-a-builder
Registered Senior Member
If I wanted to fill a container with static electricity.
What type of container would be best to hold the charges? Would a plastic Aquarium work?
What method would be cheap(er) and most efficient for getting such static inside. Would I require a similar lid or will it pretty much remain electric without a solid lid (provided no real air currents)?
I do not wish an insane amount, but prefer strongly noticeable. If you have knowledge of how I could control the levels either with testing or input, I'd also be keen to understand that.
I apologize for what must seem like a simple question, but the internet is filled with childrens experiments such as running balloons through your hair, combs and water.. and such.
I don't wish to buy a Van de Graff Generator or even build one, as there might be simpler and cheaper ways. The Plasma balls seem to give off some light static also.
I've seen people construct electrostatic generators with just flowing water, but I'd prefer something I could just plug into ac or dc.
So.. dumb newb question I suppose. Any takers? (I think I posted this in right section. Unsure)
Thanks
What type of container would be best to hold the charges? Would a plastic Aquarium work?
What method would be cheap(er) and most efficient for getting such static inside. Would I require a similar lid or will it pretty much remain electric without a solid lid (provided no real air currents)?
I do not wish an insane amount, but prefer strongly noticeable. If you have knowledge of how I could control the levels either with testing or input, I'd also be keen to understand that.
I apologize for what must seem like a simple question, but the internet is filled with childrens experiments such as running balloons through your hair, combs and water.. and such.
I don't wish to buy a Van de Graff Generator or even build one, as there might be simpler and cheaper ways. The Plasma balls seem to give off some light static also.
I've seen people construct electrostatic generators with just flowing water, but I'd prefer something I could just plug into ac or dc.
So.. dumb newb question I suppose. Any takers? (I think I posted this in right section. Unsure)
Thanks
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