High voltage multiplier and divider- 24,000 volts!

In this video I'll show you how to build a voltage multiplier, and a voltage divider. I also explain the working principles of each. If you have any questions or video suggestions, please leave me a comment.

[@mxcollin95]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. 👍

[@GhostsOfSparta]

I think, 3:02 if you use very sharp needles at both ends then you'll get much wider arc length.

[@erikas6874]

Is this diodes from a microwave oven connected in series?

[@EricDalgetty]

Yes they are! They are very inexpensive on Amazon

[@erikas6874]

@@EricDalgetty So great! Thank you for your fast answer :) I presume they are rated for 24kV when in series (12kV x 2)?

[@EricDalgetty]

@@erikas6874 That's correct

[@Rooney45187]

can you please share the circuit diagram.

[@EricDalgetty]

Rohan Carter I just googled "Cockroft Walton multiplier" beyond that, it depends on how you want to use the circuit

[@saralee8515]

That amazing! thank you

[@johnpap350]

Doesn't the meter load the output because of its impedance?

[@EricDalgetty]

The meter does draw a small amount of current, but the meter is only connected across the voltage divider. The divider itself does draw a significant amount of current though

[@omarachami3997]

Does the capacitors have the value of the final stage voltage you want to achieve

[@EricDalgetty]

omar achami No. At final discharge, the capacitors are in series, so they only see the voltage they were already charged to. They should be rated for at least 2x the input voltage.