NightHawkInLight demonstrates how a Tesla valve works by sending a propane flame front through one, making the flow visible. It is a short, hands-on experiment video.
Why Hacker News points people here: HN points to it as a clear, visual demonstration whenever a Tesla valve comes up.
“a very well made demonstration of how the valve works”HN comment, 2019
“a very well made demonstration of how the valve works”
Well-made demonstration of how the Tesla valve works.
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I’m assuming this is being posted due to this recent popular video, which I think is a very well made demonstration of how the valve works: this video
RecommendsshowerstAug 2021
“For a fun visual demonstration, check out nighthawkinlight's video”
Fun visual demonstration running a flame front through a Tesla valve.
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For a fun visual demonstration, check out nighthawkinlight's video where he runs a flamefront through one -- this video Also seconding the Huygen's optics video osamagirl69 already posted below -- link
Cites itmymythisisthisFeb 2021
“Random tech from the 1920s”
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