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Step 6Powering the circuit
To power the circuit you can use any 12V source that can supply a minimum of 2 amps, as a rule.
AA battery's in series can be used but they will not last long and the arc length will get smaller and smaller as they drain.
x2 6v lantern battery's can be used and will power this circuit nicely for a decent amount of time before the arcs start getting smaller.
A 12v lead acid battery is a very good way of powering this circuit and what I personally use.
A 12V power supply can also be used providing that it can deliver 2 or more amps.
I do NOT recommended 9v /PP3 battery's as they will not last long at all and even when new are unable to provide the current needed for a decent sized arc.
AA battery's in series can be used but they will not last long and the arc length will get smaller and smaller as they drain.
x2 6v lantern battery's can be used and will power this circuit nicely for a decent amount of time before the arcs start getting smaller.
A 12v lead acid battery is a very good way of powering this circuit and what I personally use.
A 12V power supply can also be used providing that it can deliver 2 or more amps.
I do NOT recommended 9v /PP3 battery's as they will not last long at all and even when new are unable to provide the current needed for a decent sized arc.
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