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***ElectroMaster*** · 26th August 2009, 03:00 AM

Hi Guys,

I wanted to put up a poll to see what you think of adding a High Voltage forum.

I feel that it is a rather large interest relating to this type of project and would allow us to clearly display a safety warning to make it as safe as possible.

What do you think?

If you vote please leave a comment as to why.

ElectroNerdy · 26th August 2009, 03:35 AM

Good Idea ElectroMaster, high voltage can be very dangerous. Safety should be a primary facet of this forum if issued.

blueroomelectronics · 26th August 2009, 05:02 AM

I agree.

Although there are a many members here who are familiar with HV precautions, there are many many more who are not.

microtexan · 26th August 2009, 05:04 AM

Yes, safety is certainly a consideration and I think any and all subject would be treated well here.
Thanks for the consideration.

tcmtech · 26th August 2009, 05:04 AM

I would be delighted to see one! Its a fairly common hobby interest with loads of unique things related to it.

Torben · 26th August 2009, 07:25 AM

I haven't had the time to play with HV, but I know that this is the first place I'd come for help, and I know that there are members here whose advice I would trust. (OK, so there are also members whose advice I would NOT trust, but let's ignore that--I know who they are

.)

Anybody who's read my posts knows I'm into safety (no offense tcm--I agree with some of your other posts on a lot of points!) but knowing that there was a place with names I know and respect would be awfully nice.

I'm for it.

Regards,

Torben

tcmtech · 26th August 2009, 05:19 PM

No offense taken.

I do take what I deem as high voltage with above average safety precautions.

Where I draw the line is just higher than what most would feel comfortable with!

Not everyone here has had full MSHA training to work around up to 23KV.

birdman0_o · 26th August 2009, 06:29 PM

Great idea, however maybe you should put an aptitude test to be able to access it

DirtyLude · 29th August 2009, 10:25 PM

I like the idea.

Warpspeed · 19th September 2009, 12:30 AM

Probably most of us have been intrigued by high voltages as applied to image intensifiers, cathode ray tubes, tesla coils, and other high impedance low current applications.

But some high voltage projects capable of high current discharges that I see around the internet, really scare me.

grim · 21st September 2009, 09:33 AM

what's the definition of high voltage?

some members will have only 'played' with 5V DC so a 9v PP3 battery will be putting out 'high voltage'

is the thinking anything from domestic supply upwards?

smanches · 21st September 2009, 05:45 PM

I would think that above 50V would be considered high voltage. The main pupose of differentiating between the two would be for safety's sake.

RODALCO · 23rd September 2009, 11:14 AM

Good idea.
And make some basic high voltage tips sticky in the first thread, Safety is paramount here.

A lot of inexperienced people trying to work on, or fix mains operated equipment and shouldn't even consider working on it.

Especially MOT's with have leathal output voltages of 2.2 kV and will kill.

metalmeltr · 1st October 2009, 06:09 PM

so whats the verdict?

killivolt · 10th October 2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by metalmeltr

so whats the verdict?

You don't walk blindly into such subjects and not all forum members have had a say yet.

I think most likely it will continue to be debated as to the approach of this subject. I'm delighted to think that forum members will have a say and be able to raise objection to a Student who has vain Idea's about tesla and has the money to put his work into a real project.

The result could be catastrophic. I think visiting Locations where they have such devices to experience it' effects or focusing on the pure physics of what is potential how to stay out of it's path would be very beneficial.

" nullo adversante, iacta alea est, Oderint dum metuat "

kv

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26th August 2009, 03:00 AM	#1
*ElectroMaster*	A new Forum: High Voltage? Have your say.. Hi Guys, I wanted to put up a poll to see what you think of adding a High Voltage forum. I feel that it is a rather large interest relating to this type of project and would allow us to clearly display a safety warning to make it as safe as possible. What do you think? If you vote please leave a comment as to why. __________________ ▌ Electro Tech Online Owner ▌ Need to contact me? Send me a Private Message. ▌ Verification Email didn't arrive? See this thread.

26th August 2009, 03:35 AM	#2
ElectroNerdy	Good Idea ElectroMaster, high voltage can be very dangerous. Safety should be a primary facet of this forum if issued.

26th August 2009, 05:02 AM	#3
blueroomelectronics	I agree. Although there are a many members here who are familiar with HV precautions, there are many many more who are not. __________________ Bill Smart Kits build Smart People http://www.blueroomelectronics.com/

26th August 2009, 05:04 AM	#4
microtexan	Yes, safety is certainly a consideration and I think any and all subject would be treated well here. Thanks for the consideration. __________________ I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.

26th August 2009, 05:04 AM	#5
tcmtech	I would be delighted to see one! Its a fairly common hobby interest with loads of unique things related to it. __________________ "Issue a general safety warning. Then look the other way and allow stupidity the chance to eliminate itself." -- tcmtech "Those who can, Will. Those who can't, will achieve positions of power over those who can and then promptly stop them." -- tcmtech "Your impossibility may just be my day to day routine." -- tcmtech

26th August 2009, 07:25 AM	#6
Torben	I haven't had the time to play with HV, but I know that this is the first place I'd come for help, and I know that there are members here whose advice I would trust. (OK, so there are also members whose advice I would NOT trust, but let's ignore that--I know who they are .) Anybody who's read my posts knows I'm into safety (no offense tcm--I agree with some of your other posts on a lot of points!) but knowing that there was a place with names I know and respect would be awfully nice. I'm for it. Regards, Torben __________________ Curiosity was framed. Ignorance killed the cat. Last edited by Torben; 26th August 2009 at 07:27 AM. Reason: Clarification.

26th August 2009, 05:19 PM	#7
tcmtech	No offense taken. I do take what I deem as high voltage with above average safety precautions. Where I draw the line is just higher than what most would feel comfortable with! Not everyone here has had full MSHA training to work around up to 23KV. __________________ "Issue a general safety warning. Then look the other way and allow stupidity the chance to eliminate itself." -- tcmtech "Those who can, Will. Those who can't, will achieve positions of power over those who can and then promptly stop them." -- tcmtech "Your impossibility may just be my day to day routine." -- tcmtech

26th August 2009, 06:29 PM	#8
birdman0_o	Great idea, however maybe you should put an aptitude test to be able to access it __________________ Mike My website: www.ElectroBird.net

29th August 2009, 10:25 PM	#9
DirtyLude	I like the idea. __________________ Mark Higgins

19th September 2009, 12:30 AM	#10
Warpspeed	Probably most of us have been intrigued by high voltages as applied to image intensifiers, cathode ray tubes, tesla coils, and other high impedance low current applications. But some high voltage projects capable of high current discharges that I see around the internet, really scare me.

1st October 2009, 06:09 PM	#14
metalmeltr	so whats the verdict?

21st September 2009, 09:33 AM	#11
grim	what's the definition of high voltage? some members will have only 'played' with 5V DC so a 9v PP3 battery will be putting out 'high voltage' is the thinking anything from domestic supply upwards? __________________ Drake Transformers Transformer Designer. 1992-1997 Dagnall Electronics / Clairtronic Transformer Designer. 1997-2009 Now going it alone

21st September 2009, 05:45 PM	#12
smanches	I would think that above 50V would be considered high voltage. The main pupose of differentiating between the two would be for safety's sake.

23rd September 2009, 11:14 AM	#13
RODALCO	Good idea. And make some basic high voltage tips sticky in the first thread, Safety is paramount here. A lot of inexperienced people trying to work on, or fix mains operated equipment and shouldn't even consider working on it. Especially MOT's with have leathal output voltages of 2.2 kV and will kill. __________________ There are more ways to get to Rome. Electricity, Electric clocks, Meters and Trains are great. Please don't sent me private messages, I will not answer them. The questions asked can be discussed in the open forums. http://www.youtube.com/user/RODALCO2007 some interesting electrical stuff to watch.