I have a massive electronics hoarding problem..so in this blog I will be showing you my hoard and hopefully building the courage to give some pieces a new home.
The "HOCHFREQUENZ HEILAPPARAT Vindobona" - "High Frequency healing apparatus Vindobona".
This terrifying piece of 1930's (??) tech uses high voltage to power gas discharge tubes which were used for "healing purposes." More terrifying is that you can still buy these in various configurations. The healing claims have been toned down in the current sale listings as there is a risk of doing more damage than good. But for me this thing is outright terrifying. No ground connection of the case, also not real isolated enclosure, directly powered by mains.
It consists of a rheostat and a high voltage transformer and gas discharge tubes in weird shapes. The sound this thing makes is only trumped by the spontaneous arks you can hear and see in the transformer. Ouch. Check out the video and let me know if you want it. These units fetch a pretty penny on ebay but I´d rather give it to another electronics nerd for cheaper.
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