Product Demo and Training Videos
This technical demonstration presented by Richard Patterson, provides school science teachers and technicians with a complete guide to setting up and executing the Geiger-Müller experiment using IPC Irwin hardware. We walk through the precise configuration of the IPC Irwin GM Tube and Scaler/Timer to record particle count rate versus distance in air. This video focuses on technical setup, accurate data collection, minimizing experimental error, and maintaining strict classroom safety protocols when handling standard sealed radioactive sources.
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Timer Scaler & Frequency Meter
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https://spark.iop.org/geiger-muller-tube
The IPC Irwin Vibration Generator is a key piece of physics lab equipment used in schools to demonstrate wave behaviour, mechanical oscillations, and resonance. Acting much like a specialised loudspeaker, it converts electrical signals from a function or signal generator into precise vertical motion. These durable units help teachers turn abstract GCSE and A‑Level concepts into visible, hands‑on experiments.
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https://spark.iop.org/meldes-experiment
This Standard Radiation Test Source using K-40 (IPC-6225-R) allows school laboratories to perform their own GM Tube and Scaler operating efficiency testing.
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Standard Radiation Test Source (K40)
Timer Scaler & Frequency Meter
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https://www.ipcirwin.com/radiation-atomic-physics/standard-radiation-test-source-k40
In this demonstration, we explore one of the most fundamental and fascinating ideas in electricity: how resistance wire behaves inside an electrical circuit.
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https://spark.iop.org/collections/electrical-resistance
Richard Patterson (CPD Science) takes a look at the IPC Irwin EHT power supply. The unit is designed to operate spark counters, Teltron discharge tubes, electric fields apparatus and is for use in investigations into charge and current, and electrostatics such as the super capacitor experiment.
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https://spark.iop.org/electric-field-patterns
https://spark.iop.org/collections/emf-and-internal-resistance
https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resource-info/gl188-using-eht-power-supplies.aspx
Richard Patterson (CPD Science) gives a demonstration of power transmission lines, as used in the National Grid using the IPC Irwin National Grid Kit. The experiment shows clearly why the power transmission lines used for the National Grid operate at high voltage.
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https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resource-info/gl300-power-line-national-grid-simulation.aspx
A short presentation of the IPC Ultra Violet light source. A mains operated ultraviolet light source ideally suited for classroom demonstrations. The tube is 600mm long and is housed in powder coated steel with a back reflector. Suitable for showing the fluorescing properties of chemicals (eg. washing powder) and for work in the new Forensic Science part of the school science syllabus. Emits UVA light.
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Ultraviolet Lamp Unit Mains Powered
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https://spark.iop.org/infra-red-and-ultraviolet-radiation
Richard Patterson (CPD Science) gives a demonstration featuring two of IPC Irwin's voltmeters which he uses to measure voltage potential difference.
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https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resources
https://spark.iop.org/what-do-voltages-measure
Richard Patterson (CPD Science) gives a practical demonstration of the IPC Irwin Voltmeter & Ammeter.
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https://spark.iop.org/what-does-electric-current-measure
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/zpdtv9q/revision/5
https://www.ipcirwin.com/training
Richard Patterson (CPD Science) takes a look at the consequences of the kinetic theory of gases, how it applies practically to a small mass.
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https://science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource-Info/PP034-Investigating-gas-laws
https://spark.iop.org/thermal-expansion-air-charles-law
https://www.ipcirwin.com/training
The ray box is designed to run from an AC or DC power source supplying 12V at a minimum of 1.75A. It uses a 12V, 24W incandescent lamp and to provide a bright set of rays or a beam and allows students to investigate how a single or several rays behave.
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https://www.ipcirwin.com/training
We look at the IPC Irwin Xenon Stroboscope. The stroboscope has a wide range of applications, having high accuracy and a digital readout of selected flash rate. Applications include dynamics experiments, vibration modes in wires and sheets, measuring speeds and frequencies and demonstrating persistence of vision. Triggering is by internal switching or by an externally applied waveform.
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https://spark.iop.org/stroboscope-introduction
https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resource-info/gl304-stroboscopes.aspx
The Irwin Radiant Heat source is a compact and safe heat source for school heat radiation experiments.
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https://spark.iop.org/herschels-infra-red-experiment
https://spark.iop.org/transmitting-and-absorbing-radiation
https://spark.iop.org/red-hot-heater-and-curved-mirrors
https://science.cleapss.org.uk/Resource/SSS012-Electromagnetic-radiation.pdf
IPC Irwin present a brief demonstration of our Boyles law apparatus which has been specifically designed to demonstrate Boyle’s Law to groups of students by showing coloured oil that is gradually pumped from a reservoir into a tube containing air.
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https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resource-info/gl124-low-voltage-power-supply-buying-guide
https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resources/
IPC Irwin - Westminster Power Supply - Force in a current carrying conductor demonstration.
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https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resource-info/gl124-low-voltage-power-supply-buying-guide
https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resources/
In this video we look at the electrical characteristics of the filament lamp. These are no longer widely used for lighting having been replaced by the more efficient LED but they are useful looking at how the resistance changes when a p.d is applied giving rise to a current.
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IPC IRWIN Powerswitch Power Supply
Mounted SBC Lamp Holder - Pack 10 - 12V, 24W Lamp
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https://spark.iop.org/temperature-change-and-resistance
In this video featuring the IPC Irwin Powerbase S5 we look at more components used in electrical circuits and focus on the basic switch.
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IPC Irwin demonstrate reflection and refraction of light using the red laser raybox.
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Red Laser Raybox (battery powered)
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https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resource-info/ps052-lasers-laser-devices-and-leds.aspx
In this video we look at the IPC Irwin Semiconductor Laser. It can be used in a wide range of demonstrations and practical activities that span geometric optics, wave theory as well as communications.
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IPC Irwin Modulated Laser Receiver
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https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resource-info/ps052-lasers-laser-devices-and-leds.aspx
A brief introduction to the IPC Irwin Science Bench.
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Mobile Science Benches by IPC Irwin
Richard Patterson (CPD Science) gives a short presentation of the IPC Irwin Van Der Graaf Machine. This very popular item is used in secondary schools to show how larger quantities of electrical charge can be transferred to the large steel dome using friction/induction. The machine can be operated by hand which confirms that the charge generated is independent of mains electricity.
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https://www.ipcirwin.com/van-de-graaff-generator-with-accessories
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https://spark.iop.org/collections/van-de-graaff-generator
Richard Patterson take a look at the IPC Irwin Coulombmeter for use in secondary school science. The Coulombmeter is part of the IPC Irwin family of electrical measuring equipment such as the ammeter and the voltmeter.
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https://www.ipcirwin.com/coulombmeter
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https://spark.iop.org/episode-102-current-flow-charge
https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resources/resource-search.aspx?search=coulombmeter
Richard Patterson (CPD Science) demonstrates the use of the IPC Irwin Alpha Particle Detector/Spark Counter to detect alpha particles.
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https://www.ipcirwin.com/radiation-atomic-physics/spark-counter-1
https://www.ipcirwin.com/5kv-eht-power-supply
https://www.ipcirwin.com/timer-scaler-frequency-meter
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https://spark.iop.org/spark-counter
Richard Patterson looks at the control of electrical current using a Rheostat with the IPC Irwin Student Power Supply.
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https://www.ipcirwin.com/student-power-supply
https://www.ipcirwin.com/light/voltmeter-20v-dc
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https://spark.iop.org/further-note-component-characteristics
https://spark.iop.org/episode-118-potential-dividers
Colour Mixing Kit demonstration from IPC Irwin. The kit comprises a robust, upright case containing three, high powered accurately colour matched LEDs, each of which has infinitely adjustable brightness. Also supplied is a large, free-standing, primary colour shadow mask, a handheld secondary colour mask and a 12V plug-top power supply..
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https://www.ipcirwin.com/demonstration-colour-mixing-apparatus
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https://spark.iop.org/additive-colour-mixing
Richard Patterson looks at the signal generator, a common piece of equipment used in science for helping us understand sound waves and for testing electronic systems.
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https://www.ipcirwin.com/signal-generator
https://www.ipcirwin.com/light/loudspeaker
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https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resource-info/gl193-signal-generators.aspx
Richard Patterson demonstrates electromagnetism using the IPC Irwin Westminster Power Supply and the Westminster Electromagnetics kit.
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IPC Irwin Westminster Power Supply
Westminster Electromagnetics kit
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https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resources/resource-search.aspx?search=electromagnetism
https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resource-info/gl124-low-voltage-power-supply-buying-guide.aspx
https://spark.iop.org/oersted-electric-current-and-magnetism
Richard Patterson gives a practical demonstration on parallel circuits and Kirchhoff's law. Using the IPC Irwin S10 Powerbase and 10amp Ammeter.
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https://spark.iop.org/episode-117-kirchhoffs-laws
https://science.cleapss.org.uk/resources/resource-search.aspx