Van de Graaff Generator (Hand Driven)
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Product Code : EL-EE-10966
Quick Answer: The Van de Graaff Generator (Hand Driven) has a 200 mm metal sphere and a 100 mm discharge sphere, giving sparks of more than 50 mm at a slow turning rate of 200 rev/min.
Last updated: October 2026
Key Features
- 200 mm diameter metal sphere
- 100 mm discharge sphere on a pivoted arm with a handle
- Sparks in excess of 50 mm at 200 rev/min
- Tolerant of moisture and dust
- 4 mm accessory socket on the large sphere; 4 mm earth socket in the pillar base
- Supplied complete with instructions
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dome diameter | 200 mm |
| Discharge sphere diameter | 100 mm |
| Spark length | In excess of 50 mm |
| Turning rate | 200 rev/min |
| Sockets | 4 mm socket for accessories; 4 mm earth socket |
| Overall dimensions | 350 mm x 190 mm x 480 mm |
About This Product
Turning the handwheel at a slow 200 rev/min is enough to obtain sparks more than 50 mm long. The discharge sphere sits on a pivoted arm with a handle, attached to the top of the driving-wheel pillar. Accessories connect to the 4 mm socket at the top of the large sphere, and a 4 mm earth socket is drilled in the pillar base.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How long are the sparks?
Sparks in excess of 50 mm in length are obtained at a slow rate of turning, 200 rev/min.
Q2. Can accessories be connected?
Yes. A 4 mm socket at the top of the large sphere takes accessories, and a Van de Graaff Accessory Kit is available separately, as are spare drive belts.
Related: Electricity & Electromagnetism, Van de Graaff Generator Accessory Set, Van de Graaff Generator Spares Charge Collecting Belt for Hand & Motor Driven Generators.
For a quotation on the Van de Graaff Generator (Hand Driven), contact School Equipments India.
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