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Hi guys :) I just wanted to ask you guys something. I am building a impulse voltage generator and it will be powered using a transformer and a rectifier that can handle up to 140kV. I just wanted to ask you guys, my job is to build a 1.25nF capacitor, one 180 ohm resistor, one 2667 ohm...

thanks for the reply. :) I am glad to know the most ill get is a jolt xD

I was told to make sure the capacitors should be able to handle up to 140kv thus the need of making two legs of 18 capacitors. otherwise i wanted to use 8, 10/8=1.25 and that would only require one leg and make things easier, but that would also mean 8*10=80kv only. Thanks a lot for the replies...

Thanks for all the replies guys. :) So i guess i won't be coming across any real problems when handling them. Another question, when you do look at the picture, do you think my soldering technique can be called solid, and won't cause any problems? Also do you think olive oil is a good insulator...

Okay thanks for the clarfication dave :) Please excuse for my lack of knowledge. Not necessarily spherical balls but more like. Hmm, a picture would be better. Basically this is what i did. Not necessarily spherical balls but i was told not to just connect the legs but put a bit of soldering and...

Yes nF. 1.2nF or 1.2 * 10^-3 uF would you like a picture of the capacitors i will be using?

Hi guys! I am fairly new to the forums so thank you for having me here :) I just wanted to ask some of you guys here who have a better knowledge about high voltage capacitors than me. I am creating a lightning impulse voltage generator as my final year project and have been provided with most...