Make It Glow.... Safely!
by palombo5050 in Circuits > Electronics
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Make It Glow.... Safely!
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In this instructable, I would like to share a demonstration about the importance of making it Glow safely.
Here's a video of this demonstration
https://youtu.be/WILtgtyRqy0
Here's a video of this demonstration
https://youtu.be/WILtgtyRqy0
Parts for This Project
1. Two wall outlet transformers with AC outputs of equal volts. Mine are 12v ac and 15v ac.
2. A low wattage 120vac lamp.
3. Voltage Meter (optional)
4. 120 vac power source
2. A low wattage 120vac lamp.
3. Voltage Meter (optional)
4. 120 vac power source
Preparing
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Strip the ends of the wire of both transformer leads and splice them together.
Connect the Lamp
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1. Wedge the plug end of the lamp to one of the transformer plug ends. Don't touch this end when power is on.
2. Plug the other transformer into a 120vac power source.
2. Plug the other transformer into a 120vac power source.
Optional Meter
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Use the meter to read the differences between the coil voltages.
Main Breaker
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1. Always turn the Main Breaker off before turning on any backup power source.