Layden Jar

Equipment

Jam jar
Plastic Lid or acrylic circle
50mm Bolt and nuts
Water
Adhesive Aluminium foil

 

Diagram

ladenJar

 

Method

Coat the outside of the jamjar with the adhesive foil leave the top 25mm of the jam jar uncovered. Drill a hole for the bolt in to the middle of the jam jar lid, Secure the bolt with the head and 20mm of bout sticking out of the top of the jar. Fill the jar with water and secure the lid ensuring that the bolt contacts the water.

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