Find High Voltage Power Supply on a Budget

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding a budget-friendly high voltage power supply suitable for electrical experiments, specifically targeting a voltage in the 20kV range and powered from UK mains 240V AC 50 Hz. Participants explore options for constructing a power supply using old parts while considering safety precautions.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a need for a high voltage power supply under £70, indicating a preference for DIY solutions using old parts.
  • Another participant requests clarification on what is meant by "high voltage."
  • The original poster specifies that they are considering a voltage in the 20kV range and intends to use UK mains power.
  • A participant shares a link to an Instructables page for building a high voltage supply, though they do not provide specific details about the voltage or wattage of the suggested design.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on specific designs or solutions, and multiple viewpoints regarding the definition of high voltage and potential construction methods remain open for discussion.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not clarify the safety measures necessary for working with high voltage or the specific requirements for the power supply design, leaving these aspects unresolved.

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Hi guys, I have been wanting to many electrical experiments over the last few years that need a high voltage power supply, till now I havnt found one suitable for me and thus wondering if anyone here on the PF has any suggestions. I don't exactly have a large budget, In fairness I would like to make my own out of old parts of stuff, when I say low budget i mean less than £70 (Im quite strapped for cash but I am only in secondary school so you wouldn't expect to be loaded) even that's a bit of a push, Obviously in the understand of the risks and precuasions I would have to take. Thanks guys :-)
 
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Ah of course sorry about that russ, I am thinking about 20kV range. I should state as well that I am looking to run this from UK mains 240V AC 50 Hz Thanks
 
i found this link

http://www.instructables.com/id/MAKE-A-HIGH-VOLTAGE-SUPPLY-IN-5-MINUTES/"

i don't know what the voltage or wattage is, but there might be other things on the website that can help you and say what the voltage and wattage is
 
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