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The Plexiglass tube also has some extra accessories for doing electron beam and magnet demonstrations.  NOTE:  Always unscrew the end caps after use so that there is no pressure on the O-rings for extended periods of time.  Otherwise the end caps may lock onto the tube and possible breakage could result from any attempts to remove them.

Attach the special plasma tube to the top of the small Tesla coil.  As this tube is extremely long and thin, great care should be taken to guard against breakage.  Adjust the output power of the coil to give the best glow of the plasma tube.

Plasma effects may also be explored by bringing your hand near a commercial plasma tube.