Find High Voltage Power Supply on a Budget

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A user is seeking advice on building a high voltage power supply for electrical experiments, specifically targeting a budget under £70. They are aiming for a voltage in the 20kV range and plan to run it from UK mains 240V AC 50 Hz. The user expresses a willingness to use old parts for the project due to financial constraints. A suggested resource is provided, linking to an Instructables page that may offer helpful guidance. Safety precautions are acknowledged as a critical consideration in this DIY endeavor.
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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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