UCSC has a  Model S-5 Tesla Coil system that is a high efficiency Tesla Coil capable of producing electrical arcs greater than five feet (1.5 meters) in length. Model S-5 is unique in that it requires less than 2.4kW of input power at maximum output.  

The UCSC Tesla Coil can be brought to your school for a spectacular high-voltage display with other awesome educational demonstrations!

As with most high-voltage electrical equipment, safety precautions must be taken to ensure safe usage of this device. All users of this apparatus must be familiar with high voltage electrical safety. Be sure to read all safety information if considering having a tesla coil demonstration at your school.  This information is intended to supplement your own prior knowledge of high-voltage electrical safety, and does not in itself contain all information necessary to ensure safe operation.

Despite the frightening appearance of the arcs emitted from Model S-5, in many ways they are actually the safest form of electricity associated with the Tesla Coil system. If wired properly, the main output from smaller Tesla Coils poses little danger to a healthy person. If an arc directly strikes the skin, it gives a somewhat painful shock, as well as a small burn, but poses very little risk of permanent injury. There are a number of possible demonstrations that the UCSC staff will perform.

Here are three movies showing possible Tesla Coil demonstrations 

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                              1. Crazy Arcs(3.2Mb)             2. Magic Wand(4.3Mb)           3.  Zapping the Bot(5.4Mb)

If you have any questions about any safety  issues, scheduling a demonstration, or any other topics regarding the UCSC Tesla Coil, please contact us.