Philip Harris Van de Graaff Generator (Hand Driven)

This hand powered Van de Graaff Generator includes a 200mm diameter metal sphere and a 100mm discharging sphere.

The discharge sphere is supported on a pivoted arm with a handle and is attached to the top of the driving-wheel pillar.

For connecting accessories, a 4mm socket is provided at the top of the large sphere, and a 4mm earth socket is drilled in the handwheel pillar base.

Sparks in excess of 50mm in length are easily obtained at a slow rate of turning (200 rev/min) and the apparatus is tolerant of moisture and dust.

• Diameter of Dome: 200mm
• Diameter of Discharge Sphere: 100mm
• Overall Dimensions: 350mm x 190mm x 480mm
• Voltage Developed: 150kV with a short circuit current of about 3 μA (depending upon atmospheric conditions)
• Supplied complete with instructions.

A Van de Graaff Accessory Kit is available to purchase separately (B8H26746).

Spares available:

• Spare Drive Belts: B8R08203 – Pack of 10