My DIY bug zapper

[Razako]

Now if only I had some giant bugs to zap
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhINLLqL4nE&feature=channel_page[/media]

 

[nikokapo]

oh my god, those arcs were freaking HUGE

what material was that bar you were holding? plastic? how did it's tip not melt ?

 

[Deleted member 8178]

That looks ridiculously dangerous.  

 

[Razako]

oh my god, those arcs were freaking HUGE

what material was that bar you were holding? plastic? how did it's tip not melt ?

Actually the plastic rod will start to melt if I leave the arc going for too long. Also the end of the copper wire will turn white hot and start melting/throwing white hot sparks all around. You're looking at 4,500 watts here.

 

[rangedunits]

Post url pls!

 

[Razako]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhINLLqL4nE&feature=channel_page

 

[potatorage]

Where'd you get so many?!

 

[bugattidude]

u should find a bug n hang it by that with a string... then try n move the electricity into the bug... [smiley=evil.gif]

 

[rocketparrotlet]

Holy crap that thing is awesome!

-Mark

 

[Cyparagon]

Make the cathode out of an orange or banana!