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Registered Member #535
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Hey just bought this multiplier off of ebay. I plan on using it with a hv coil and light dimmer setup for a lifter. I don't see many lifter projects on here?
Registered Member #580
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When building, try to add some sort of plastic insulation for the corona wire stands! Alot of people complain of their lifter catching fire, I added some shrink wrap on the wooden posts and it prevented it quite well.
Registered Member #27
Joined: Fri Feb 03 2006, 02:20AM
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There are some lifter threads in the archives. Remember to secure the lifter to the table with a wire of some sort so it does not hit anyone in case it works very well. Just as important is to watch out for ozone, some lifters generate a lot of ozone. Often you don't notice it until you have had enough and you can get pretty sick.
Registered Member #580
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Another importaint thing is to add some small feet so it isnt electrostatically attracted to your launch surface. Otherwise it may requite some prying with a non conductive ruler to get it up.
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Normal dimmers are designed for mainly resistive loads so it is not a good idea to substitute. Dimmers for halogen lamps are made to drive transformers/switch mode supplies for low voltage halogen lamps.
It may or may not work, depending on the construction and power level.
Registered Member #535
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success, though it only hovers about 3/4 of an inch. I decided to use a 28 kv computer monitor. the only thing is I have to start the lifter with the corona wire up high, once it is on I inch it down with a insulated stick. If I don't do it this way it pulls to many amps and the computers current limiter kicks in and shuts it off. I will probably work on a better power supply not bad for first try though. I am using 30 AWG for the corona wire how small can I go?
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