Hi Alan. What you have there is a Wimhurst machine. The counterrotating disks generate electricity by electrostatic induction, similar to the process in an electrophorous. The jars are Leyden jars, which are basically high voltage capacitors. If they have metal inside, they will do. Just don't shock yourself silly. A small neon light should show if electricity is being produced. Eric
Date: Wed, 29 Nov 1995 14:04:04 GMT
Original Subject: Re: Static Generator