Wimshurst Static Electricity Generator With Wooden Stand Heavy Duty Lab Machine Featuring 12 Inch Discs And Leyden Jars High Voltage Demonstration For Classroom, Workshop And Science Hobbyists
✔️ Heavy-duty lab unit with 12in discs, Leyden jars, wooden base, single unit
The Wimshurst static electricity generator is a classic demonstration machine built for hands-on learning in classrooms, workshops, and science hobby labs. It features clear acrylic rotating disks with metal sectors and brushes, two Leyden jars for charge storage, and a polished wooden base for a stable display. Discs measure 12 inches in diameter (300 mm). Base size is 13.5 x 8 x 1.1 inches (343 x 203 x 28 mm). Total height is 16 inches (406 mm) with the jar assembly reaching about 7 inches (178 mm). The metal wheel circumference is 4 inches (102 mm).
✅ Discs diameter: 12 inches (300 mm)
✅ Base size: 13.5 x 8 x 1.1 inches (343 x 203 x 28 mm)
✅ Total height: 16 inches (406 mm); Jar height: 7 inches (178 mm)
✅ Wheel circumference (metal): 4 inches (102 mm)
✅ Leyden jars: Corning glass with aluminium foil
💡 What is a Wimshurst static electricity generator used for in educational settings?
It's a handy, hands-on device that demonstrates how static charges build, accumulate, and spark across a gap as voltage rises.
- Demonstrates charge generation with contra-rotating disks and metal sectors
- Shows Leyden jars storing high voltage for visible sparks
- Ideal for classrooms, workshops, and hobbyist spaces for practical science demos