Leyden Jar Help: Using Spray Adhesive on Foil Layer

[mark68]

im making a large leyden jar to be charged from a van der gaaf generator. does anyone know if i use spray adhesive on inner foil layer to hold it in place will it affect the way it works? or stop it working?

 

[marcusl]

I don't think the adhesive will affect operation. The glass jar provides the dielectric.

Do be extremely careful. Many deaths have resulted from playing with Leyden jars.