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Hi, Matt,
If you are using half of your 15-30, you could get away with a 20 or 25
kV diode. You should almost double the max voltage you expect. An NST
is massive overkill for the microamps you need for a static generator.
You can use the little TC in a broken plasma globe or even a 555 driving
an ignition coil.
I have diodes which are 25 kV at one amp. They are strings of 1kV 5A
diodes on a PC board 9" long and 1" wide. I have designs on these
myself, so I should probably ask $25.00 apiece. Let me know if you are
interested.
---Carl
On 9/8/2015 10:01 PM, Matthew Sweeney wrote:
Hello, all does anyone know a good source for HV diodes for rectifying NST?
Specifically up to 15KV at 30ma I would assume I need to account for RMS so
probably around 20KV.
I think I can get away with just one for half wave and maybe a cap for
smoothing it a bit, but that would need to be a pretty decent cap to deal
with 60HZ at that voltage.
I'm using this to build a HV DC fed VDG does anyone have any hints or
suggestions? I know I can find both diodes and caps in microwave ovens but
its a pain to pull them apart and they are commonly too low voltage.
I have found a few online retailers just wondering if there may be an
alternate source, or anyone have some for sale etc.
Thanks for any help!
Matt Sweeney
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