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| A while ago I came up with the idea of using a microwave transformer as a high voltage, high current power supply. Even though I had no use for such a supply, I decided to design one anyway. This is a very simple design mainly to show that there are uncommon uses for common parts. Note: I have not built this supply because I have no use for it. Really it is nothing more then a transformer, rectifier and filter. If you build this supply without knowledge in electronics or high voltage, you have basically signed your own death certificate. This supply can be very dangerous if not treated properly. DO NOT BUILD THIS SUPPLY UNLESS YOU KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE DOING! I assume no responsibility for any damages or injuries caused by this supply. |
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| No, Jimmy... a capacitor from a microwave will not explode if you use it in a DC circuit! Where in the world did you ever get that information from? The only warning that I would give about microwave capacitors is that SOME of them have an internal DIODE manufactured into the same housing as the capacitor. That will usually be shown on the schematic diagram, or noted on the capacitor housing. In that case, you should NOT use that type of capacitor for this circuit. | ||
| Hi I am interesting about HVPS ( 15KV ) for Military aircraft . Please let me know if you are interesting to manufacture this product. Please contact with me Thanks Moti | ||
| CAUTION....CAPS TAKEN FROM A MICROWAVE ARE RATED FOR AC VOLTAGE ONLY...IF YOU INSTALL IT IN A DC CIRCUIT IT WILL EXPLODE.. | ||
| Yes very intresting project. refer to above schematic dig. the input supply 120vac, 15amp. so the output is 2000V, what is putput amp?. I do a small project i.e. follow sch. dig. but the input is 12vac, 6amp i.e it will be the output 200vac, 100amp. look at the ratio is 16.67 times. pls correct me if iam wrong. pls let me know how produce 12vac,6amp out will be 220-240vac,100amp. Tks. | ||
| I need a power supply of some sorts to charge a 2000vdc capacitor. Can you help me out? | ||
| Hi i need a power supply that is 120volt ac to 600volt dc hi current is helpful thank you | ||
| i want a circuit which can convert -10v to +10v to -100mA to +100ma please mail me the details | ||
| such a wonderfull,Interesting and usefull website for electrical and electronics engineers.Also this website should give many new information on High voltage and remotecontrol circuits.HATSOFF to this site. | ||
| You will need a fuse at switch 1. Make sure you're bridge rectifier (BR1) is rated double the expected voltage (2000V x 1.4=2800V) 6000V would be a good choice. Circuits such as this are used daily by ham radio operaters.Bridge rectifier would have to withstand 2.8KV (peak reverse voltage)! Not easy to find & expensive ...Where is C4 ? What does it do? As an electronics engineer I must caution everyone,don't play with high voltage until you know how to deal with low voltage & then GRADUALLY ! move up to higher stuff. IT WILL KILL !!! Where do you ned C4? Your design of High Voltage High Current Power Supply is really a solution to todays problems | ||
| You will need a fuse at switch 1. Make sure you're bridge rectifier (BR1) is rated double the expected voltage (2000V x 1.4=2800V) 6000V would be a good choice. Circuits such as this are used daily by ham radio operaters. | ||
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