Wimshurst Electrostatic Generator For Educational Physics Experiments

Why You'll Love it!

Bring classic electrostatics to life with a compact Wimshurst generator tailored for hands-on learning. The dual counter-rotating insulating disks, metal sectors, and Leyden jars deliver real charge induction, safe discharge, and observable sparks in a classroom or home-lab setting. A sturdy plastic base keeps everything stable, while clear construction and accessible terminals reveal how high voltage arises from simple motion.

Fun Features!

• Two counter-rotating disks made of insulating material with sectorized metal plates enable charge production.
• Acrylic disc with metal foil sectors forms the charge paths for induction and storage.
• Two Leyden jars (condensers) using Corning glass and aluminum foil store accumulated charge.
• Front and rear brushes collect charge and feed it to the jars via the collectors.
• Adjustable electrode gap settable to about 1–2 inches controls spark onset.
• Safety-first operation with discharge steps using the metal Y-handle.
• Rotational guidance: start slowly and increase speed to build voltage.

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Bring electrostatics to life in your lab or classroom—get yours now to start exploring spark discharge and charge induction.