Home-made Electrical Apparatus
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Home-made Electrical Apparatus

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eBook - ePub

Home-made Electrical Apparatus

About this book

Home-made Electrical Apparatus is a comprehensive and practical guide designed for students, hobbyists, and educators interested in the fascinating world of electricity and its applications. Authored by Sir Thomas M. St. John, this book provides detailed instructions and clear illustrations for constructing a wide variety of electrical devices using simple, readily available materials. Covering everything from basic circuits and batteries to more complex apparatus such as induction coils, motors, and telegraphs, the book emphasizes hands-on learning and experimentation. Each project is carefully explained, with step-by-step directions, diagrams, and tips for troubleshooting, making it accessible even to those with little prior experience in electrical work. The book also delves into the scientific principles behind each device, fostering a deeper understanding of electrical phenomena. Whether used as a manual for school laboratories, a resource for science clubs, or a source of inspiration for inventive minds, Home-made Electrical Apparatus stands as a valuable and enduring resource for anyone eager to explore the wonders of electricity through practical, do-it-yourself projects.

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Table of contents

  1. Transcriber's Note This book was transcribed from scans of the original found at the Internet Archive. The page scans were done by Google. The original book was done as three volumes, but the edition I have transcribed put all three volumes together as a clothbound book. As a result it had three identical prefaces and duplicated ads. I have included one preface, at the beginning, and put the ads at the end of the book. I have rotated a couple of illustrations.
  2. PREFACE
  3. CHAPTER I. STATIC ELECTRICAL APPARATUS
  4. CHAPTER II. CELLS AND BATTERIES.
  5. CHAPTER III. HOW TO REDUCE THE 110 V. D.C. OR A.C. TO A LOWER VOLTAGE FOR EXPERIMENTAL PURPOSES.
  6. CHAPTER IV. HOW AN ALTERNATING CURRENT MAY BE CHANGED INTO DIRECT CURRENT BY MEANS OF AN ELECTROLYTIC RECTIFIER.
  7. CHAPTER V. HOW TO BUILD A STEP-DOWN TRANSFORMER FOR REDUCING THE 110 VOLT A. C. FOR EXPERIMENTAL PURPOSES.
  8. CHAPTER VI. ELECTRIC MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
  9. CHAPTER VII. CURRENT CONTROL DEVICES.
  10. CHAPTER VIII. HOW TO MAKE A TELEGRAPH KEY AND SOUNDER AND INSTALL A TELEGRAPH LINE.
  11. CHAPTER IX. HOW TO MAKE AND INSTALL A TELEPHONE.
  12. CHAPTER X. MEDICAL COILS AND SHOCKING COILS.
  13. CHAPTER XI. THE CONSTRUCTION OF SPARK COILS.
  14. CHAPTER XII. HOW TO MAKE A DYNAMO-MOTOR
  15. CHAPTER XIII. AN ELECTRIC BATTERY MOTOR.
  16. CHAPTER XIV. HOW TO BUILD AN ELECTRIC ENGINE.
  17. CHAPTER XV. MINIATURE BATTERY LIGHTING.
  18. CHAPTER XVI. COHERER OUTFITS FOR WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY.
  19. CHAPTER XVII. HOW TO BUILD A TESLA HIGH FREQUENCY COIL.
  20. CHAPTER XVIII. AN EXPERIMENTAL WIRELESS TELEPHONE.
  21. CHAPTER XIX. MISCELLANEOUS EXPERIMENTS AND APPARATUS.