Where Can I Find a High Voltage DC 30kv - 40kv Generator for My Experiment?

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The discussion centers on the search for a high voltage DC generator capable of producing 30kV to 40kV for experimental purposes. Participants highlight the dangers associated with high voltage, emphasizing that only trained individuals should handle such equipment. Suggestions include using battery-powered bug zappers as potential sources of high voltage, though the original poster clarifies that they require a specific adjustable generator rather than alternative solutions. Ultimately, the conversation concludes with the original poster expressing frustration over the lack of direct answers regarding where to purchase the desired generator.

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  • Knowledge of voltage dividers for adjustable voltage applications
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Hi all

Trying to carry out an experiment and need a high voltage supply
Looking for say upto 40kv dc adjustable generator been looking on the net and only able to find low cost voltage boosters on eBay

Or if anyone know of a good website to try

Any help would be much apreciated

Thanks...Niki
 
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How much power do you require? What are you trying to accomplish?

High voltage by itself can be safe. For example, battery powered bug zappers. Indeed, one of those bug zappers may provide what you need for your experiment.

But high voltage plus significant current capabilities can be lethal. Only well trained people should work with it.
 
Niki said:
Trying to carry out an experiment and need a high voltage supply
Looking for say upto 40kv dc adjustable generator been looking on the net and only able to find low cost voltage boosters on eBay

Or if anyone know of a good website to try
I can sell you one for about 20k USD. Contact me at berkeman on the darkweb. Thanks.
 
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anorlunda said:
How much power do you require? What are you trying to accomplish?

High voltage by itself can be safe. For example, battery powered bug zappers. Indeed, one of those bug zappers may provide what you need for your experiment.

But high voltage plus significant current capabilities can be lethal. Only well trained people should work with it.
It’s an experiment to show the effects of electrostatics so will only be using low amperage I’m quite aware that high voltage and current would be leathal, so I won’t stick the electrodes on my tongue thumbs up for the advice.

If I wanted to buy a bug zapper and butcher it to bits for parts I would get one, the description in the post is variable high voltage dc upto 40kv

Waste of time post thanks

j
 
berkeman said:
I can sell you one for about 20k USD. Contact me at berkeman on the darkweb. Thanks.
Is that where you bought that bannana bike from?

Once again someone who wants to leave a post with no knowledge
 
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Niki said:
Once again someone who wants to leave a post with no knowledge
You got replies from two professional electrical engineers, at least one of them working with high voltage systems... and you didn't answer the question about the power (or current) you are interested in.

If the bug zapper has sufficient voltage you can add a voltage divider to make it adjustable.
 
mfb said:
You got replies from two professional electrical engineers, at least one of them working with high voltage systems... and you didn't answer the question about the power (or current) you are interested in.

If the bug zapper has sufficient voltage you can add a voltage divider to make it adjustable.
Yes a bug zapper may have the required voltage but that’s not what I need!

Forget it obviously no one knows where to get such a device on here
 
The OP says his question is answered. Thread closed.
 
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