Create High Voltage Zero Current Pure Electrostatic Device

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The discussion revolves around the creation of a high voltage, zero current electrostatic device, focusing on the technical aspects of transformer construction, current reduction, and the potential effects on human health. Participants seek advice on practical steps and safety considerations related to this experimental project.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the method for winding a transformer to achieve the desired voltage output.
  • Another participant suggests that achieving zero current is not feasible and proposes using resistance to minimize current flow instead.
  • Concerns are raised regarding the maximum current that the human body can safely tolerate, with a suggestion to verify this through accredited studies.
  • Participants express caution about the safety of the project, questioning the knowledge required to handle high voltage safely.
  • There is mention of the use of electrostatic devices by police, indicating some practical applications, though the safety of such devices is contested.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally express concern about the safety and feasibility of the project, with some agreeing that it may not be advisable to proceed without proper knowledge and precautions. However, there is no consensus on the specific technical methods or health effects discussed.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of detailed guidance on transformer construction and the uncertainty surrounding the effects of electrostatic devices on human health. Participants also highlight the need for further verification of safety limits regarding current exposure.

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This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring high voltage experiments, those studying electrostatics, or anyone concerned with the safety implications of electrical devices on human health.

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Dear Alls,
I need your advice regarding my experiment in producing the High Voltage Zero Current, Pure Electrostatic device.
The Input Power/Voltage: 5 Watt/220 Volt
The Output Voltage shall be 20.000 Volt
The Output Current shall be 0 Micro Ampere.

Please assist me in step by step information:
1. How can I wind my own transformer in simple way?
2. How can I reduce the current from 250 Micro Ampere to Zero Micro Ampere in a safety way?
3. What is the maximum current that Human Body (the Heart) still can accept?
4. What is the long term effect for Human Heart or Nervous System or the Brain?
5. Any clinical trial or experiment on Human Body by using the Electrostatic Device?

Thank you for your kind assistance.

Regards,
Darmansyah
 
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To create a transformer to change the voltage, you want to have the proportion of the number of output windings to the number input windings equal to the proportion of the output voltage to the input voltage.

You can't reduce the current to truly be zero and still have anything flow, which would defeat the purpose of making this. You want as low current as possible, but not actually zero. The simple way to do this is to use the equation "amps = volts / ohms" to determine the sum of the resistance of a number of resistors in series needed to get the current down to an acceptable level. This is assuming you are working with DC voltage at this point.

I wouldn't know anything about the effects on the human body, but I would go on the side of caution and do extensive question asking towards people who do know.
 
Dear Greeniguana,
Thank you for your reply.
Any book or website that I can learn easily, step by step for building the transformer for my own.
Thanks
 
Darmansyah said:
Dear Alls,
I need your advice regarding my experiment in producing the High Voltage Zero Current, Pure Electrostatic device.
The Input Power/Voltage: 5 Watt/220 Volt
The Output Voltage shall be 20.000 Volt
The Output Current shall be 0 Micro Ampere.

Please assist me in step by step information:
1. How can I wind my own transformer in simple way?
2. How can I reduce the current from 250 Micro Ampere to Zero Micro Ampere in a safety way?
3. What is the maximum current that Human Body (the Heart) still can accept?
4. What is the long term effect for Human Heart or Nervous System or the Brain?
5. Any clinical trial or experiment on Human Body by using the Electrostatic Device?

Thank you for your kind assistance.

Regards,
Darmansyah


For 3.) I know it's far lower than milliamperes (you need to verify from some accredited study), and 4.) - again, and 5.) is pretty common, the police use it every so often, it's rather shocking.

It really doesn't sound safe as to what you're doing and if you don't even know how to wire a transformer, how can you really trust yourself around that?
 
I second dst. I know the answers, yet would not do this project.

This thread should be closed.
 

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