Horn lightning Rod

Product Code : SCL-EI-10686

The Horn Lightning Rod Apparatus is a physics laboratory teaching aid manufactured and exported by Lab Glassware Manufacturer, Ambala, Haryana, India, a manufacturer and exporter of laboratory glassware, scientific instruments, and STEM teaching apparatus since 1982. It demonstrates electrostatic discharge, lightning conductor action, and point discharge, and is supplied to schools, colleges, and STEM laboratories across India and to export buyers in countries including Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and Papua New Guinea, and across the Oceania region.

Important: This is an educational demonstration apparatus only. It is not a real lightning protection device and must never be used as an outdoor lightning protection system for buildings, poles, towers, or electrical installations.

Quick answer: The Horn Lightning Rod Apparatus is a bench-top teaching aid that shows why pointed or horn-shaped conductors are used in real lightning protection: it demonstrates how electric charge concentrates near sharp conductive surfaces and creates a preferred, controlled discharge path, using low-energy classroom electrostatics rather than any real electrical hazard. Exact material, power requirement, and certification vary by unit — check the specific listing before ordering.

Technical Specifications

Applications / Uses

• Demonstrating the working principle of a lightning conductor
• Explaining point discharge and charge concentration at sharp conductors
• Showing the difference between uncontrolled spark discharge and guided discharge
• Teaching electrostatics in school and college physics laboratories
• Using with compatible electronic instruments and approved electrostatic accessories
• Supporting STEM lessons on electricity, safety, and atmospheric charge phenomena

How to Use the Horn Lightning Rod

1. Place the apparatus on a stable, dry, non-conductive laboratory bench.
2. Check that the horn or rod assembly is clean, secure, and free from physical damage.
3. Connect only the approved electrostatic source or demonstration accessory recommended for the experiment.
4. Introduce charge gradually and observe the discharge path near the horn or pointed conductor.
5. Ask students to compare the observed discharge with the theoretical function of a lightning conductor.
6. Discharge the apparatus safely after the demonstration according to the teacher procedure.

Safety note: Use this product only under trained supervision. Do not connect it to mains electricity, high-voltage power supplies, or outdoor lightning protection systems unless the complete apparatus is specifically rated and documented for that use. This apparatus is for classroom demonstration only and does not replace a certified lightning protection installation.

Care & Maintenance

• Wipe the conductor parts with a clean, dry cloth after use.
• Store the apparatus in a dry cabinet to reduce corrosion and moisture effects.
• Avoid bending, denting, or scratching the horn or pointed conductor surface.
• Keep the apparatus away from corrosive chemicals, water, and unauthorized power sources.

Pairing with a Charge Source for a Complete Demonstration

The Horn Lightning Rod Apparatus needs a charge source to demonstrate the discharge path it is designed to show. Schools building a complete electrostatics teaching set from Lab Glassware Manufacturer commonly pair it with an Influence Machine for higher-charge induction, a Conductor Ball 30 mm to compare discharge from a rounded surface against discharge from a pointed one, and a Fast-Changing Dipoles Apparatus for a related lesson on how a changing field affects nearby conductors.

Why Choose Lab Glassware Manufacturer

Lab Glassware Manufacturer designs, manufactures, and exports laboratory glassware, scientific instruments, physics and electronics teaching apparatus, science kits, and STEM models from Ambala, Haryana, India, with a manufacturing history dating to 1982. Its product range covers physics lab equipment, electronic instruments, general lab equipment, and safety protective wear, supplied to schools, colleges, universities, research institutions, and export buyers, including institutional buyers across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, and the broader Oceania region. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certification; no item-specific certification is confirmed for this apparatus, and any certification or tender-compliance requirement should be confirmed directly with Lab Glassware Manufacturer before order placement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Horn Lightning Rod used for?
A Horn Lightning Rod is used in physics labs to demonstrate point discharge, electrostatic discharge, and the working principle of a lightning conductor.

Is this product a real lightning protection device?
No. This product is an educational demonstration apparatus. It should not be used as an outdoor lightning protection system for buildings or electrical installations.

Can it be used in school physics laboratories?
Yes. It is suitable for supervised school and college physics demonstrations when used with compatible electrostatic apparatus and safe procedures.

What does the horn shape demonstrate?
The horn or pointed conductor shape helps explain how charge can concentrate near sharp conductive surfaces and create a preferred discharge path.

Does the apparatus require a power supply?
The power requirement is not specified in current product data. Schools should confirm whether the supplied model is manual, electrostatic-generator-based, or externally powered before quotation.

What material is used in the horn lightning rod?
The exact material is not specified in the supplied data. Schools should confirm the conductive metal, base material, and support construction before final publishing or tender submission.

Related Products

• Influence Machine
• Conductor Ball 30 mm
• Fast-Changing Dipoles Apparatus

Request a Quote

For pricing, specifications, or bulk/institutional orders of the Horn Lightning Rod Apparatus, contact Lab Glassware Manufacturer or submit your requirement via the tender enquiry page.

Last updated: September 2026