Hi i was wondering if someone can help me with a project i'm working on
I need to step up my inverter from 240vac to about 2500vdc
I'm using the old cap/diode method however i am unsure of the ratings needed
I read somewhere of using photo caps with twice the rating for voltage/ampage, so i thought i'd ask to be on the safe side.
If you want lots of power then a cheap way would be to use a microwave transformer and voltage doubler circuit from an old microwave oven.
Don't listen to anyone who tells you, you can charge photo capacitors to double their rated voltage without them exploding. Also capacitors don't have a current rating unless you're talking about the ripple current which is only valid at AC.
a safer way would probably be a neon sign transformer, although they put out a voltage a bit higher that you want. If your lucky you might find one to suit your needs with the right voltage?