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  • čas přidán 28. 05. 2024
  • We cover step by step the equipment and techniques for producing multi-colored, glowing plasmas at home. I focus on low cost, safety and easy assembly.
    Find us on Patreon and our website:
    / techingredients
    www.techingredients.com/
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  • @ComradePhoenix
    @ComradePhoenix Před 4 lety +852

    "If I was Cody, I'd be willing to do it."
    I unironically lol'd.

    • @peexstile
      @peexstile Před 4 lety +27

      Waiting for him to respond

    • @jersey-dude
      @jersey-dude Před 4 lety +27

      Yeah that was a great subtle plug lol

    • @yermanoh
      @yermanoh Před 4 lety +21

      ya i remember that episode. i think he said it tasted sweet

    • @firstmkb
      @firstmkb Před 4 lety +12

      A friend of mine did some research on how heavy water slowed chemical reactions at a given temperature due to higher mass, and we wondered how much it would take to affect your health. Fortunately, we had neither budget, nor a willing test subject.

    • @Parax77
      @Parax77 Před 4 lety +16

      He's Done it.. czcams.com/video/MXHVqId0MQc/video.html

  • @LiyangHU
    @LiyangHU Před 4 lety +262

    3:51 "If I was daring-or if I was Cody-I might be willing to do it." Classic line. XD

    • @aomanchutube
      @aomanchutube Před 4 lety +3

      I'm feeling a little Cody today.

    • @Kleesmilie
      @Kleesmilie Před 4 lety +6

      Didn‘t Cody actually drink heavy water?

    • @FDog16
      @FDog16 Před 4 lety +7

      @@Kleesmilie He did. And his gf too.

    • @RagaarAshnod
      @RagaarAshnod Před 4 lety +8

      I loved the call out to Cody's lab!!!!

    • @_BangDroid_
      @_BangDroid_ Před 4 lety

      Instead of Cody's Dad

  • @markallen4123
    @markallen4123 Před rokem +26

    I am a retired electronics engineer/programmer and you do a great job at explaining the subject matter very clearly and I find your presentations very interesting.

  • @floydloonie4880
    @floydloonie4880 Před 3 lety +48

    @ Tech Ingredients - I just want to thank you for the EXCELLENT quality of the content on your channel. As a totally disabled senior citizen who is home bound and can no longer afford the high cost of cable television, I watch You Tube videos for the vast majority of my entertainment. Your content is superior to 99% of the information that is available on this forum. Thank you for sharing the projects and processes that you undergo in such a well presented fashion that everyone can understand and learn from. THANK YOU!!

  • @herbertfuchs1369
    @herbertfuchs1369 Před 3 lety +657

    I am a physicist and specially trained in vacuum- and plasma physics and therefore I can only tell you: This was the most brilliant precise correct and clear explanation of the matter I ever happened to see on CZcams.

    • @dpavlovsky
      @dpavlovsky Před 3 lety +23

      Yeah, I did my MS thesis on Whistler waves, and he's pretty spot-on.

    • @scottdaniels3777
      @scottdaniels3777 Před 3 lety +15

      I've been using neon bombaders all my life, got 5 20kv transformers and chokes
      can't wait to see what he's gonna do..

    • @samsampere7605
      @samsampere7605 Před 3 lety +13

      Using O2 in an oil filled pump frightens me...

    • @epheros9660
      @epheros9660 Před 3 lety +4

      @@samsampere7605 Can you please elaborate on that. genuinely curious.

    • @ymca_cnyswimacademy1627
      @ymca_cnyswimacademy1627 Před 3 lety +20

      @@epheros9660 Oxygen gas in a hydrocarbon oil filled pump is an explosion hazard. For safety, these pumps need to be converted for oxygen service using fluorinated oils. Look up Fomblin pump oil. Don't want to see or hear of anyone getting hurt.

  • @outputcoupler7819
    @outputcoupler7819 Před 4 lety +476

    This man just casually whips out a turbomolecular pump like it's a common household item.
    Best channel on CZcams.

    • @TerryPullen
      @TerryPullen Před 4 lety +24

      I left my turbomolecular pump in my other pants, otherwise, I would show it to you.

    • @JesusFreke
      @JesusFreke Před 4 lety +12

      Yeah, although I think Ben from Applied Science has him beat on the number of cool toys in his workshop.

    • @JavierChiappa
      @JavierChiappa Před 4 lety +10

      This is my spare turbomolecular pump that i have wrapped in kitchen film pvc.

    • @KnightsWithoutATable
      @KnightsWithoutATable Před 4 lety +7

      @@JesusFreke Maybe. Ben does have him beat on "Cool things I made in the garage" for sure. The CAT scan build from easy to find parts that actually worked a little was the one that blew me away. It was only big enough to produce images of a roasting chicken, buy you could make out the basic bone structure. Oh, and pretty much no shielding for the stray X-rays other than don't stand there.

    • @JesusFreke
      @JesusFreke Před 4 lety +9

      @@KnightsWithoutATable And not to mention an electron scanning microscope.. both a restored one and one he made from scratch (!!). He definitely wins the "workshop I wish I had" award in my books :). But both channels/workshops are amazing.

  • @scottk3292
    @scottk3292 Před rokem +12

    My high school physics teacher had a collection of short tubes like neon tubes, with various pure gasses which he placed into a high voltage display. He passed out refractive grids for us to look at the samples through, so we could get a basic understanding of chromatography. Most memorable high school class ever!

  • @christopheradams2804
    @christopheradams2804 Před 2 lety +61

    Hello there, Excellent videos. I'm happily retired and in my 70's, I used to work at the UofB in the UK designing and building scientific and electronic equipment and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. Many people use such equipment to obtain results/qualifications etc but may not actually enjoy the workings of the apparatus. Similar to you I found my work fascinating and your videos are a reminder of how I felt before I retired. I'm looking forward to seeing more. Many thanks Chris.

    • @spvillano
      @spvillano Před 2 lety +4

      There are two halves to equipment, half the fun is using it, the bigger half of the fun is building and testing it. ;)

  • @shaegrover9516
    @shaegrover9516 Před 4 lety +321

    “If I was Cody”.... All of Cody’s lab yells in sulfur hexa fluoride voice

    • @jacobfalk4827
      @jacobfalk4827 Před 4 lety +7

      love this

    • @MaxUgly
      @MaxUgly Před 4 lety +1

      Not to be crude but what color would a fart be?

    • @jusjaisinghani8179
      @jusjaisinghani8179 Před 3 lety +3

      I came to look for this comment!!

    • @MittyNuke1
      @MittyNuke1 Před 3 lety

      He said it before I could finish thinking it!

    • @stevenswenson7041
      @stevenswenson7041 Před 3 lety

      @@MaxUgly Methabe emits in infra red ... so invisible and deadly still.

  • @RBuckminsterFuller
    @RBuckminsterFuller Před 4 lety +164

    Love the Cody reference. He's such a hero.

    • @SkaveRat
      @SkaveRat Před 4 lety +15

      Cody did in fact drink some heavy water czcams.com/video/MXHVqId0MQc/video.html

    • @feha92
      @feha92 Před 4 lety +6

      Cody's penchant for eating weird things, is what makes me think of him as what Wren would be like if he lived in the middle of nowhere and liked playing with esoteric substances.

    • @wearemilesfromnowhere4630
      @wearemilesfromnowhere4630 Před 4 lety +1

      Hey Cody!!

    • @ibnyahud
      @ibnyahud Před 4 lety

      noice

  • @Lazydawg5000
    @Lazydawg5000 Před rokem +9

    I love how you explain all the reasoning for every piece of equipment that goes into a project. Also loved "Now if you want to step it up a notch." I started watching your videos a couple of years ago and nobody even comes close to your level of excellence.

  • @francoisdupont3082
    @francoisdupont3082 Před rokem +2

    This guy is the best. Rare example of CZcams used for good.

  • @ziggystardog
    @ziggystardog Před 4 lety +1235

    His confidence in fusion being available in 5 years leads me to believe he’s building a tokamak in the next room.

    • @Antiath
      @Antiath Před 4 lety +72

      @bulletsholes Except most of the research on fusion is done in tokamaks. Whatever tech is used to produce a usable fusion reactor in the future, it will exist thanks to all the research done in tokamaks. So no, it's not stolen money

    • @N.M.E.
      @N.M.E. Před 4 lety +12

      A stellarator rather...

    • @platin2148
      @platin2148 Před 4 lety

      Antiath I think we will also see the X7 stuff in countries where there is not so much area of land. Also results are pretty interesting sadly currently scale is a bit of a problem.

    • @ziggystardog
      @ziggystardog Před 4 lety +10

      All: I realize there are better and more realizable possibilities. I’m trolling for engagement. He’s obviously building something, what do you think it is?

    • @SolarWebsite
      @SolarWebsite Před 4 lety +5

      Nuclear fusion is the energy source of the future - and will probably always remain that.
      Ignoring that platitude 😉, I have the feeling that the unprecedented reduction in cost of renewable energy sources (especially solar and batteries) may very well reduce research into fusion because it might prove impossible to make profitable without immense government subsidies in the face of ultra cheap solar energy.

  • @JL-ku4ef
    @JL-ku4ef Před 4 lety +172

    I like that he explains it like i'm gonna decide to build one this afternoon.

    • @niccosaur7778
      @niccosaur7778 Před 4 lety +8

      J L this must be your first time here

    • @hoganmchugh
      @hoganmchugh Před 4 lety +1

      EDIT: received the epoxy 2 days after this comment, I'm sure a coincidence but very happy to get it! Would have loved at least one email from them saying things were slow or something, but oh well.
      Probably easier since they take orders and then never deliver or respond. I ordered 2 pair of the thermal epoxy 6 weeks ago and nothing. Emailed them many times and posted on their website forum where others have the same issue. I really like the videos, clearly since I tried to buy their epoxy, but am now fed up with no response. I don’t mind waiting if I know what’s up, but now they’re intentionally ignoring us.

    • @David.C.Velasquez
      @David.C.Velasquez Před 4 lety +3

      @@hoganmchugh I think they underestimated the demand.

    • @fullmetaljacket7
      @fullmetaljacket7 Před 4 lety

      @@hoganmchugh charge back

  • @danielblackburn4626
    @danielblackburn4626 Před 3 lety +1

    Tech Ingredients = adult Mr. Rogers
    “It was a lot of fun”.... my top 5 channels
    🏆🎖🥇🏅

  • @dominicesteban3174
    @dominicesteban3174 Před rokem +6

    Magnificent content! In terms of an immersive experience, you guys put Netflix, Amazon, PBS, Great Courses, the lot of them, to shame! Even when the giant content creators try and present something that is fundamentally of interest, they mess it up; they make it a vehicle for the presenter's ego or 'style', they FORCE drama even when the content is awe inspiring on its own terms, or they gloss over the details because they think the audience can't "handle it". Anyway, I was completely enthralled for the entire video! Thanks so much such enriching content.

  • @joshuahymel9750
    @joshuahymel9750 Před 4 lety +136

    Amazing content as usual. It's been said before: "This is what I imagined the internet would be when It was new."

    • @kagi95
      @kagi95 Před 4 lety +15

      And even after so many years, it's kind of scary how much of a spectrum there is. You could teach yourself the equivalent of a university degree online, or waste years on mindless content that has no benefit.

    • @robinborkowski5598
      @robinborkowski5598 Před 4 lety +3

      this is what I imagined college would be like "wrong"

    • @daithi007
      @daithi007 Před 4 lety +3

      I thought the same especially given its military origins and its backbone being run by universities and colleges.
      Instead it was democratized and we got PewDiePie Twitter and Facebook

    • @paulmichaelfreedman8334
      @paulmichaelfreedman8334 Před 4 lety +1

      @@kagi95 Freedom of choice, my friend :)

    • @deathskayebolo6806
      @deathskayebolo6806 Před 4 lety +1

      Once the pronstar settled down at the bottom of the net, these beautiful channels were able to emerge.
      Also at 21:01 ; when scientist need a bounce for smoking oil inside XD

  • @markog1999
    @markog1999 Před 4 lety +222

    I love how he can casually mention cody's lab and we all know exactly who he's talking about.

    • @TechIngredients
      @TechIngredients  Před 4 lety +93

      It's all one big family!

    • @TomKappeln
      @TomKappeln Před 3 lety +5

      @@TechIngredients : As WE are, not knowing each other.
      I some kind love this feeling.

    • @DrSpooglemon
      @DrSpooglemon Před 3 lety +3

      Talent recognize talent.

    • @Aaron-zu3xn
      @Aaron-zu3xn Před 3 lety

      i could see him building wiliam osman's laser cutter

    • @0xDEADBEEF666
      @0xDEADBEEF666 Před 3 lety +4

      I'm still convinced this is time traveling Cody's channel

  • @linkbond08
    @linkbond08 Před 2 lety +1

    The mentioning of Cody's Lab in this video warms my soul in a different way ❤️

  • @DynamicUnreality
    @DynamicUnreality Před 3 lety +4

    The details in your videos are amazing. Like heating poly tubing to remove fittings, etc. You seem to think of everything.

  • @SpydersByte
    @SpydersByte Před 4 lety +190

    "if I was daring, or if I was Cody" hah! I don't see a comment from him pinned yet, gotta go digging

    • @SystemsPlanet
      @SystemsPlanet Před 4 lety +3

      Demolation Ranch pointing enough guns to fire and intersect the bullets ...fusion!

    • @fabriziodini5806
      @fabriziodini5806 Před 3 lety +6

      Cody from the channel Cody's lab did drink heavy water and said it tastes like water with sugar but not much of it

    • @Dan-gs3kg
      @Dan-gs3kg Před 3 lety

      @@fabriziodini5806 similar taste as akaline water.

    • @TheMrsYWilson
      @TheMrsYWilson Před 3 lety

      @@fabriziodini5806 so basically sugar water

  • @EverydayEngineer
    @EverydayEngineer Před 4 lety +52

    "hi, today we're gonna start a series of videos, on.... fusion."
    you have my attention

  • @erniecamp6945
    @erniecamp6945 Před 3 lety +4

    This guy is so full of knowledge in many different fields and expends so much of time and assets to teach anyone who is interested should be commended for his efforts. He is inspiring many young people to go into science and make a positive difference in our world. Thank you sir.

  • @moisesflorez5184
    @moisesflorez5184 Před 3 lety +1

    My wife and I really enjoy your videos. You make the concepts fun and easy to understand. We really appreciate your hard work. Please keep sharing your knowledge with the rest of us.

  • @BigMaxTube
    @BigMaxTube Před 4 lety +41

    "So I hope you found this interesting"
    Well, all I can say is that was brilliant. Simply brilliant.

    • @wimderix
      @wimderix Před 4 lety +3

      Totally agree...a great presentation once more.

  • @marcmarc172
    @marcmarc172 Před 4 lety +46

    This channel deserves so much attention! The content is some of the most interesting on CZcams.

    • @marcmarc172
      @marcmarc172 Před 4 lety +2

      FUSION!??! IN FIVE YEARS!?!? I'll be back in 5 years.

    • @mumblbeebee6546
      @mumblbeebee6546 Před 4 lety

      Marc Marc You are right! So... share it with your peers, tell folks about it!

  • @you_just
    @you_just Před 2 lety +1

    "if i was daring, or i was cody, i might be willing to drink heavy water"
    the man is everywhere

  • @wellsgb1957
    @wellsgb1957 Před 2 lety +3

    Humanity is very fortunate to have people like yourself, your understanding and clarity is immense, thank you. 👏🏻

  • @mobius4892
    @mobius4892 Před 4 lety +28

    From no other channel can be found such a clear, cogent delivery of facts and fun. Always in the perfect amount!
    Fantastic work as always, MP👏👏

  • @kbjerke
    @kbjerke Před 4 lety +45

    At 11:29 - the way I was taught to handle high voltage was the saying, "One hand in pocky, no get shocky!!" I had a good instructor. Great video, BTW!! Thanks!

    • @biserkrastanov1426
      @biserkrastanov1426 Před 4 lety +3

      Left in pocket, and touch with right only. That way if you become ground - current wont pass tru your heart!

    • @GodlikeIridium
      @GodlikeIridium Před 4 lety +2

      Love the saying :D

    • @jgbee2726
      @jgbee2726 Před 4 lety +1

      You'll still get shocky if grounded at feet!

  • @lawrencebush2603
    @lawrencebush2603 Před rokem

    I retired as an electrician with an insatiable interest in learning more about electricity and electronics. I was trained as an educator and I must congratulate you on your presentations. They are excellent for their thoroughness. Easy to follow your reasoning.

  • @stevemacbr
    @stevemacbr Před 3 lety +2

    I wish my teachers at school had been so good at demonstrating & explaining PHYSICS. - If they had, I might have had a completely different career.
    - - Just love the diversity of the experimentation on this channel.
    .
    Shout out to CODY'S LAB too.

  • @originalenitruz1265
    @originalenitruz1265 Před 4 lety +19

    I like how much variety you bring on your channel from moonshine and diy speakers to jet engines and plasma, love it. Thank you.

  • @AngDavies
    @AngDavies Před 4 lety +70

    "Look honey, I got rid of the oily mist so we can have it in the bedroom."
    33:47
    Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

    • @BloodAsp
      @BloodAsp Před 4 lety +4

      It wouldn't be the only thing making that sound in the bedroom. ;P

    • @jamesmorriss9565
      @jamesmorriss9565 Před 4 lety +2

      @@BloodAsp
      But it would be the only thing that... pulls a vacuum.

    • @kagi95
      @kagi95 Před 4 lety +2

      Let me play you the song of my people BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR

    • @gordslater
      @gordslater Před 4 lety +1

      that would suck

    • @excitedbox5705
      @excitedbox5705 Před 4 lety +2

      @@BloodAsp You also keep your ultrasonic homogenizer in your bedroom? My gf said I was the only one ;)

  • @michaelfunk5951
    @michaelfunk5951 Před 3 lety

    This should be used in high schools to stimulate the minds and imaginations of the next generation of scientists.

  • @lumoslumosowski153
    @lumoslumosowski153 Před 3 lety +16

    I would love to have that physics teacher when I was in highschool... Great video! So much knowledge...

    • @BSpinoza210
      @BSpinoza210 Před 3 lety +2

      I suspect he's a professor on the side, but no idea where....

  • @MSivonen
    @MSivonen Před 3 lety +97

    You always manage to talk like you actually know everything about the subject and have experience about it, and not like you just learned it yesterday. Very detailed explanations like behaviours of different plastics etc. Either you are doing amazing background work, or you just happen to know -everything-.
    Keep on enter-/educating us. Thank you!

    • @PatrickKQ4HBD
      @PatrickKQ4HBD Před 3 lety +6

      I strongly suspect it's #2.

    • @PrincipledNaturalLaw
      @PrincipledNaturalLaw Před 3 lety +3

      @@PatrickKQ4HBD I be surprised if he can grade casualty sheep skins & cow hides lol

    • @PatrickKQ4HBD
      @PatrickKQ4HBD Před 3 lety +5

      @@PrincipledNaturalLaw Haha, not me!
      "Next we're going to introduce you to a series on making custom speakers from sheepskin and powered by a Tesla battery. It's going to be really interesting." 🤣

    • @alijassim7015
      @alijassim7015 Před 3 lety +17

      He's a very good speaker, organized and well prepared for sure, I attest to that! I have seen many smart and intelligent people who cannot present their ideas properly. To others, they look unintelligent although they are the opposite.
      From what I can fathom, this dude is smart and well spoken. It seems that he did not waist his years gambling, he have a lot of experience for sure. In addition, it seems that he likes his job and he's putting a lot of effort and thought in the projects, rather than just copying others.
      I Appreciate the Dude.

    • @TomKappeln
      @TomKappeln Před 3 lety +2

      @@alijassim7015 : On point.

  • @macaalf8219
    @macaalf8219 Před 4 lety +255

    Anybody else shouting "FULL BRIDGE RECTIFIER" at the screen at 14:54?

    • @Stoneman06660
      @Stoneman06660 Před 4 lety +15

      I went boom. ElectroBOOM!!!

    • @AZOffRoadster
      @AZOffRoadster Před 4 lety +9

      Which results in a 120Hz, not 60 Hz frequency. Minor oops.

    • @The_Mimewar
      @The_Mimewar Před 4 lety +5

      I did. FOOOOLL. BREEEEEDGE!!

    • @Ivan.Wright
      @Ivan.Wright Před 4 lety +3

      No, I find that guy to be a bit annoying

    • @tstahlfsu
      @tstahlfsu Před 4 lety +1

      @ELECTROBOOM !!!!!!

  • @t3h51d3w1nd3r
    @t3h51d3w1nd3r Před rokem

    I sometimes put on your videos and say I'll just watch this for 5 mins and then I'll do whatever I'm meant to do but I always end up watching the whole video, they're so interesting and filled with fascinating information that I just get engrossed in them.

  • @joeflosion
    @joeflosion Před 3 lety +1

    You got a "like" as soon as you mentioned Cody. Knew it was coming. Always makes me smile

  • @RiotSSB
    @RiotSSB Před 3 lety +73

    If this man was my teacher when I was growing up, I would've became an engineer. He makes everything so interesting and easy to follow intuitively

    • @pseudonym745
      @pseudonym745 Před 2 lety +1

      ex-act-ly...

    • @Buzzhumma
      @Buzzhumma Před 2 lety +1

      Thats because he actually comprehends what he is talking about . Comprehension is the epitome of understanding and listening is literally just using the tuning forks between your ears ! 😂

    • @sophiophile
      @sophiophile Před 2 lety

      I don't think we can push off the responsibility for an interest in STEM onto others people.

    • @dr.tartaryempireesquired.o932
      @dr.tartaryempireesquired.o932 Před 2 lety +3

      @@Buzzhumma in martial arts true mastery is when you pass on your knowledge to the point of created another who becomes as you in there own best way of course.

    • @ajarivas72
      @ajarivas72 Před 2 lety

      @@pseudonym745
      he is an overachiver

  • @sdswartz2000
    @sdswartz2000 Před 4 lety +30

    I remember the old phrase "Fusion the energy of the future, always has been, always will be"

    • @markspc1
      @markspc1 Před 4 lety +1

      sdswartz2000 H-ha-ha just like GLOBAL WARMING/CLIMATE CHANGE: we only have 12 years...

    • @theflamethrower867
      @theflamethrower867 Před 4 lety

      markspc1 uhuh

    • @sumduma55
      @sumduma55 Před 4 lety +2

      @@markspc1 not to derail the vid topic, but after all this modeling madness with the civid, does anyone still religiously believe the global warming models?
      I mean I've heard people say the science is settled and you cannot have an opinion if you are not a certain type of scientist.

    • @jamesmorriss9565
      @jamesmorriss9565 Před 4 lety +2

      @@sumduma55
      Global warming IS happening. Quibbling over the cause is like arguing over who led us into the quick sand instead of worrying about how to deal with an ever changing, and worsening, event.
      It is not the first time this has happened. There were lush forests on Antarctica in areas when they were closer to the pole than they are today. With even higher CO² levels.
      It is not the Temps that are the largest problem we face, it is what to do with all the people and how to feed them on the reduced land mass.

    • @jamesmorriss9565
      @jamesmorriss9565 Před 4 lety +1

      @@sumduma55
      You can have them... just cannot say them out loud. LOL.
      It would be like your career was a friend of the Clintons and going to "tell all".

  • @pierrelaboom4026
    @pierrelaboom4026 Před 2 lety +1

    I am no rocket doctor,nor am I a brain scientist,in fact anyone who reads this will be happy that spell check was at full song during this comment. This is the most informative,entertaining and educational channel for the average Lehman or accredited scientist, I quit school in my senior year,2 months pre- graduation,a regrettable move. This fellow makes learning entertaining,and I believe he is beginning to " get" humor! Once again,thank you,A loyal subscriber

  • @bpiorek
    @bpiorek Před rokem

    This is what I do, I learn things from you tube as I'm entertained whether it's you or the Auto Mechanics I follow.

  • @timramich
    @timramich Před 4 lety +40

    16:24 Ah ah ah... After a full wave rectifier the pulses come out at 2x the line frequency :)

    • @TechIngredients
      @TechIngredients  Před 4 lety +13

      True

    • @TeamRiceUSA
      @TeamRiceUSA Před 4 lety +2

      Great comment!

    • @stefanl5183
      @stefanl5183 Před 4 lety +1

      @@TechIngredients If the neon sign transformer is center taped and the center tap is at ground potential, you only need 2 diodes for full wave operation. Connect the anode of each diode to each of the outputs and tie the two cathodes together for your HV+ output. This way, you'll only get half the peak voltage out, but since your using a variac to run the transformer at a much lower voltage anyway, and you don't need the full potential the neon sign transformer is capable of, it's a moot point.
      Another type of transformer that will work are the transformers from old oil furnace burners. these provide a constant arc that ignites the fuel air mixture. Though, i don't know if those are usually center tapped or not.

  • @sjorsschoenmakers3629
    @sjorsschoenmakers3629 Před 4 lety +42

    MP: "Thermonuclear fusion".
    Instantly slammed the like button.

  • @Quake120
    @Quake120 Před 10 měsíci

    When I was in 9th grade, I had a biology teacher who would get up in front of the class each day, tell us what chapter to read in the book, and then would sit down at his desk for the rest of the day. He never did any demonstrations, he never did any lectures, and he only ever had us do 2 projects, one of which was a self-sustaining terrarium made out of soda bottles. I can't even remember the other project.
    The second semester of the same class, a brand new teacher took over and he was highly interactive, doing fun lectures, giving us fun projects to do like filtering pond water with the goal of having clear, neutral pH, odor free water (nobody was going to drink it though!). It was probably the funnest science class I ever had in my 12 years of school.
    The point here is that people learn way more when the lectures are interesting, and this channel's presentation is amazing for that. It's just enough theory and demonstration that makes it so easy to watch.

  • @williampommeranz6821
    @williampommeranz6821 Před rokem

    Very good demonstration. You are combining tid-bits of knowledge, which many have, into a tacit demonstration. Which reduces/organizes/combines these "tid-bits" into a better organized theme. Hard stop.
    Thank you for your efforts! You are reaching engineers, even old ones like myself.
    -bill
    Keep on doing what you are doing.

  • @NowanIlfideme
    @NowanIlfideme Před 4 lety +14

    "(Deuterium is) probably safe to drink... if I was daring (or I was Cody), I might be willing to do it."
    I laughed out loud there - for those who don't know, he's talking about Cody from Cody's Lab.

  • @anchorbait6662
    @anchorbait6662 Před 4 lety +29

    "It might be safe to drink if i was daring, or Cody. " lol :) one of the many smaller reasons i love this channel.

  • @EduardRitok
    @EduardRitok Před 6 měsíci

    Just that realization, that we as the only species in our solar system figured all this out ...is mind blowing...🙏

  • @kevinolver39
    @kevinolver39 Před 7 měsíci

    If only you had been my science teacher! I love your “bedside manner” as it were. Always comprehensible and understandable

  • @decidiousrex
    @decidiousrex Před 4 lety +214

    Me at the beginning of this video: No way I'm gonna watch a 50 minute video about plasma tubes...
    Me 50 minutes later: Is it over already??

    • @Tweakstuff82
      @Tweakstuff82 Před 4 lety +4

      I was just about to comment the same thing. Epic vid as always :)

    • @horseshoe_nc
      @horseshoe_nc Před 4 lety +1

      Yup.

    • @TheGamigG3neral
      @TheGamigG3neral Před 4 lety +4

      didn't realize it was that long ...

    • @FoncuMelakarta
      @FoncuMelakarta Před 4 lety +5

      Just incredible how interesting it gets to be, even when he's just talking about mere plastic or valves.

    • @lowndeswhatley960
      @lowndeswhatley960 Před 3 lety

      It's two hours after my bedtime, Didn't even know it.

  • @Spirit532
    @Spirit532 Před 4 lety +29

    Great video!
    You made a small mistake describing radioactivity: Shorter half life means it's *more* radioactive. Even the simplest tritium-powered glow-in-the-dark keychain sticks can contain multiple *Curies* of tritium.
    This is why Uranium, even enriched, with a very long half life is far safer to handle than an equivalent amount(by weight) of tritium.

    • @EgonSorensen
      @EgonSorensen Před 4 lety +2

      Thanks for bringing up the danger of radiation, of which there are several types - each with different properties. I'd love to know how much is given off by the plasma tube...
      (The glass will shield alpha and attenuate beta, so building the geiger müller tube into the plasma tube - probably impossible?)
      Uranium being only a weak alpha emitter is easily stopped - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uranium#Military
      Tritium is a low energy beta emitter, requiring better shielding - hence more dangerous than Uranium - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tritium#Health_risks
      ABCs of Radiation - czcams.com/video/qjkTzk8NAxM/video.html - highly recommended explaining the difference in types and dangers.
      The Illinois EnergyProf channel has *a lot on this subject - it's sooo interesting* - not only on radiation, but fission/fusion in general.
      czcams.com/channels/KH_iLhhkTyt8Dk4dmeCQ9w.html
      Btw - I got notified, I always seem to do. Perhaps analytics isn't behaving?

    • @uploadJ
      @uploadJ Před 4 lety +3

      re: " I'd love to know how much is given off by the plasma tube..."
      Ionizing particles are one thing, UV EM "radiation" is another ...

    • @Spirit532
      @Spirit532 Před 4 lety

      ​@@EgonSorensen There would be no detectable ionizing radiation produced. The acceleration voltage(of just a few kV) is far too low.
      The tube is 100% safe in that regard.

    • @uploadJ
      @uploadJ Před 4 lety

      re: "Shorter half life means it's more radioactive. "
      Look up: Technetium-99m
      en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Technetium-99m#Medical_uses

    • @EgonSorensen
      @EgonSorensen Před 4 lety

      @@uploadJ - "Ionizing particles are one thing, UV EM "radiation" is another ..." - but both are still radioactive phenomena...
      "Alpha particles consist of two protons and two neutrons bound together into a particle identical to a *helium* nucleus. Alpha particle emissions are generally produced in the process of alpha decay, but may also be produced in other ways." - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ionizing_radiation#Alpha_particles

  • @christopherpeeples1015

    It's fun to find someone whose brain and curiosity are the same as mine. It's very evident when personally distracted while watching; my brain instantly reconnects with the direction and comments of your presentations. A weird comment, I'm sure. Cheers!

  • @hankhancock4500
    @hankhancock4500 Před 9 měsíci

    Your clear explanation of how plasmas work and your equipment design and hands-on practical (engineering) skills are the best I have seen.
    I worked for 26 years on the JET Tokamak fusion energy experiment. I am glad to say that the UK government has provided funding for UK’s first prototype fusion energy power plant at West Burton A site in Nottinghamshire, a decommissioned coal-fired electricity generation plant.

  • @Alexander_Sannikov
    @Alexander_Sannikov Před 4 lety +11

    at this point when i see a video from tech ingredients, i just open it before reading the caption or looking at the thumbnail.
    and what do i see there? an hour long video? about nuclear fusion? YES, PLEASE

  • @samykamkar
    @samykamkar Před 4 lety +135

    LOL @ "If I was daring...or if I was Cody" (as in Cody's Lab, who actually drank some heavy water)

    • @SianaGearz
      @SianaGearz Před 4 lety +1

      One day he'll say "if i was daring or i was Samy" about a security system of some persuasion and almost nobody will get it. :(

    • @PrincipledNaturalLaw
      @PrincipledNaturalLaw Před 3 lety +1

      A Russian guy, nuclear plant ex-employee, released some videos in which he a makes wide range of intriguing claims regarding the nuclear issue, an example being taking swims in the water thats cooling the rods, a single vid used to be on YT, might still be.

    • @yo64yo
      @yo64yo Před 3 lety +1

      @@PrincipledNaturalLaw "ex-employee" hopefully the video's still up then, care to link it? I'd watch a crazy russian dude swimming in a nuclear cooling tank any day XD
      you also have some quite interesting videos on your playlists to be watching a video like this XD

    • @verdatum
      @verdatum Před 3 lety +1

      YES. I had to pause after this sentence so I could finish laughing my ass off. Hahahahaha, we love you, Cody.

    • @colleenforrest7936
      @colleenforrest7936 Před 3 lety +3

      Considering diterium naturally occurs on water, you probably have :)

  • @billyhack9673
    @billyhack9673 Před rokem

    I really enjoyed your video and didn’t get bored in the middle! I didn’t realize how the capital barriers to hi vacuum physics has been reduced to almost nothing!

  • @jackvankleef6530
    @jackvankleef6530 Před 8 měsíci

    Your videos are very informative and addictive. I try to understand all of it and the way you explain everything makes it much clearer for me!

  • @mozkitolife5437
    @mozkitolife5437 Před 4 lety +29

    Opens the video with a casual "fusion... thermonuclear fusion energy"
    O.O
    I'm listening, boss.

  • @Dingodogo220
    @Dingodogo220 Před 3 lety +12

    I can't believe I just found this channel. I love the builds and how educational these videos are. I also liked the casual Coady's Lab reference. Thank you for the great content.

  • @philiplangdeau6458
    @philiplangdeau6458 Před 3 lety +1

    I enjoy your projects immensely. I watch every part. Sometimes multiple times. I was a heavy public television user in my early school days. It would be great to see your experiments with public TV funding and production.

    • @spacejunky4380
      @spacejunky4380 Před 2 lety +1

      Honestly would be wonderful. Kids needs some good information. He might not be perfect, and certainly others may know more, but hell when you are curious it's great to watch.

  • @raunakdey3004
    @raunakdey3004 Před rokem

    Haha i liked the reference to Cody. Recall Cody drinking heavy water ages ago.

  • @jersey-dude
    @jersey-dude Před 4 lety +13

    “Today we’re going to begin a series on thermonuclear fusion”
    That’s hot!

  • @CrzyMan_Personal
    @CrzyMan_Personal Před 4 lety +24

    Wow. This is seriously some of the highest quality content on fusion that I have ever seen. I just watched a 50 minute video and I'm incredibly excited for the next one!

    • @KimMoth
      @KimMoth Před 3 lety

      I watched it at 1.5x - with better production and/or editing the information density could be increased 50% no worries. Also, I hope the camera work has improved since this...
      But the content we have here is absolutely tip-top. Keen to binge this channel.

  • @kitewinds663
    @kitewinds663 Před 3 lety +9

    Great videos! I really appreciate the information density chosen, and the super nice builds. Thanks.

  • @RoyalArthurio
    @RoyalArthurio Před rokem

    I enjoyed every part of this video. I enjoy how you clearly put a lot of effort into researching each video to explain every interesting phenomenon so clearly and concisely that even a dummy like me can understand almost everything. Also how you explain the setup and materials and propose budget alternatives helps keep me engaged because even though I'm very unlikely to actually build this at home I can imagine that I could.

  • @AdamsLab
    @AdamsLab Před 4 lety +9

    "For example, I have here a turbomolecular pump..." I love it!

    • @7thAttempt
      @7thAttempt Před 4 lety

      Yeah I was like Whaaaa ... such a humble brag hahaah

  • @VighneshNair28
    @VighneshNair28 Před 4 lety +18

    Would be interesting to see how the supply voltage variations have effect on the plasma characteristics. Loved this one and looking forward to the next in this series.. Thank you for all the amazing content over the years and keep up the good work ! :-)

    • @danielmusat597
      @danielmusat597 Před 4 lety +1

      More electrons flying away from the tungsten cathode so the material will deplete faster. Maybe some more light...

  • @martinelles
    @martinelles Před 2 lety +7

    This is like my 10th video of yours I’ve seen and I’m hooked! I wish I hadn’t changed my major in undergrad from physics to poly sci! Definitely wouldn’t have had I had professors as engaging as you! Keep up the amazing work good sir ... and team!

  • @sleepingundrtree
    @sleepingundrtree Před 17 dny

    That's the best explanation of the strong nuclear force I've ever heard.

  • @XTpF4vaQEp
    @XTpF4vaQEp Před 4 lety +9

    Congratulations on 400.000 subscribers. One of the best channels on CZcams that creates meaningful quality content.

  • @MrLikeke
    @MrLikeke Před 4 lety +8

    "It's a beautiful thing." The best part is how well presented are the subjects. I recall I had exactly one professor as good as this. Charming to listen, to absorb the knowledge.

  • @petermortenson3753
    @petermortenson3753 Před 3 lety +1

    This guy is incredible. He explains everything so well and clearly. I usually struggle to make it through a ten minute video but I just watched all 50 minutes without getting bored 👏👏

  • @thomasgould2556
    @thomasgould2556 Před rokem

    Completely enjoyed this one and I am looking forward to the next one. Thank you!

  • @zickzack3106
    @zickzack3106 Před 4 lety +16

    The projects really get more fun and frightening with every new vdeo :D

  • @damdampapa
    @damdampapa Před 4 lety +54

    I love this channel more and more every episode. Just brilliant.

  • @maksym2k
    @maksym2k Před 3 lety

    Your videos are so full of valuable information, thanks for taking the time to make them!

  • @BSCHAFER11
    @BSCHAFER11 Před 3 lety

    exploring and discovering along with your videos is always a joy. The Best to you!

  • @vincentbosquet3834
    @vincentbosquet3834 Před 4 lety +21

    "fusion within 5 year"
    wow, you sir are a true optimistic person

    • @AZOffRoadster
      @AZOffRoadster Před 4 lety +4

      He's a time traveler, coming from 45 years into the future.

    • @UWDotson
      @UWDotson Před 4 lety +1

      @richard mccann If that's what brain damage looks like, I want it.

    • @QqJcrsStbt
      @QqJcrsStbt Před 3 lety +2

      In 5 years it will still be 5 years. Plus ca change.

    • @erniecamp6945
      @erniecamp6945 Před 3 lety

      The oil companys bought the formula and shelved it years ago I am sure.

  • @Ben182010
    @Ben182010 Před 4 lety +5

    If the world ever ended you, Electroboom, Cody, Nurdrage, and Adam Savage are definitely my first five people I'd pick on my Apocalypse team.

    • @camrouxbg
      @camrouxbg Před 3 lety +2

      Personally I cannot stand Adam Savage, but yeah I totally get that. Their bunker would be boppin to fusion-powered tunes, running a laser disco. Or if not, I'd make it that way.

    • @camrouxbg
      @camrouxbg Před 3 lety +1

      PLUS just imagine the eyebrows! It would be amazing.

    • @Scanlaid
      @Scanlaid Před 2 lety

      But Hineyman could train us a bunch of war lions

  • @bigreddodge
    @bigreddodge Před 3 lety

    Absolutely one of the best channels on CZcams! Thanks for another great video!

  • @WayTruthLife2100
    @WayTruthLife2100 Před 3 lety +1

    I am loving your channel.
    You have a gift of explaining highly technical procedures to everyday undereducated people (such as myself).
    I have a strong craving to learn as much as I can on such current and relevant subject matters as the ones you offer on your channel.
    I thank you for sharing your wealth with folks like me, who look to expand their knowledge through resources such as this. You encourage fun learning which serves to benefit people around the globe, regardless of class, age, or ethnicity. Thanks again!

  • @LateNightPoetry
    @LateNightPoetry Před 4 lety +6

    Overcoming that positive charge to get two particles to link up describes my love life perfectly

  • @TeamRiceUSA
    @TeamRiceUSA Před 4 lety +5

    Mr. Tech is the best science in our universe. God bless you, live long and prosper, keep going to the stars and beyond. Paul Rice Lake Charles, LA, USA.

  • @willturner3333
    @willturner3333 Před 7 měsíci

    Awesome presentation! Thanks so much for sharing with us.

  • @kuroshv
    @kuroshv Před 2 lety

    Thank you. I can listen to u all day.

  • @TengizAdamashvili
    @TengizAdamashvili Před 4 lety +8

    my favorite science youtube channel
    I love how you explain everything in popular terms, easy to understand
    also I can appreciate how well you prepare for each of your videos, I know it takes a lot of work and effort

  • @Seanofthemurray
    @Seanofthemurray Před 3 lety +7

    This is some of the absolute best content on youtube. I genuinely appreciate how thorough you are and how much you care about the material. I also really appreciate you not telling people "don't try this at home" just because it's dangerous. Fear kills minds and exploration is rarely safe. Keep going.

    • @kellyvcraig
      @kellyvcraig Před 2 lety +1

      Yep - my chain saw, table saw, bandsaw, miter, copper plating station, welding equipment are all dangerous. . . .

  • @MrSidMan
    @MrSidMan Před 3 lety

    Love what you do on your channel and the very deep explanations of what's goin on.
    Keep up the excellent work!

  • @LitchAustin
    @LitchAustin Před 5 měsíci

    I like how excited you are by this, it's infectious.

  • @TheInternauts
    @TheInternauts Před 4 lety +12

    And all of this without even a single add

    • @alaskamike5531
      @alaskamike5531 Před 4 lety

      Someone slipped 2 of them into my copy

    • @niccosaur7778
      @niccosaur7778 Před 4 lety +1

      Please help support tech ingredients

    • @hgbugalou
      @hgbugalou Před 4 lety

      RAID SHADOW LEGENDS! SELLING MY SOUL TO SATAN!

  • @markbell9742
    @markbell9742 Před 4 lety +13

    Safety note: The vacuum is a conductor and depending on how you have your power supply (transformer) wired, current could pass from the electrodes through the vacuum in the connecting tubing to one or both metal valves. For example if one electrode is also a ground and you touch the valve on the high-side you might get zapped. Don't touch the valve at both ends at the same time.
    Cheers, Mark
    *************************

  • @lassef3692
    @lassef3692 Před 2 lety +1

    BTW you're to this day still my favourite educator. And already built some of your things like the freezing component for my pc

  • @sklzlm
    @sklzlm Před 3 lety +2

    This is hands down one of my favorite channels. Always very informative and interesting. I can't wait to see the next video about magnetic fields.

  • @gordslater
    @gordslater Před 4 lety +8

    37:30 " You may be wondering what this is - it is, in fact, Emperor Ming's Death Ray "

  • @GargamelCZ
    @GargamelCZ Před 4 lety +6

    "In episode 3, we build a fusion reactor. And after that we will probably have a two-part episode as we look into a cold fusion. Thank you very much for watching, stay safe, have a nice evening."
    I love this channel.

  • @the_grand_blooms
    @the_grand_blooms Před 2 lety +2

    Would love to see more videos on plasmas and high vacuum experiments! Thanks for your amazing videos.

  • @northsolflowers7582
    @northsolflowers7582 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for being such a great Teacher, I love standing on your shoulders and peering off into a hopeful Future.