Hi all, I don't use forums much so excuse me if I'm clumsy. I'm fairly new to electronics, and it seems I get the theory and physics much better then the practical application. I have an approximate 15KV flyback based power supply that is extremely low current that I wanted to use as an negative ion generator for air. I don't think it's the ideal set up, but I like experimenting to teach myself.
Anyway I used four 20kv diodes for full wave rectification, mainly because it was easier to find four 20kv diodes than one single diode with a much higher PIV, but now I'm kind of stuck. The rectifier works well, and the needles connected to the anode give off quite a palpable 'chill', but I really feel like I've missed something important and glaringly obvious, any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Please excuse my stodgy diagram. Many thanks.
Anyway I used four 20kv diodes for full wave rectification, mainly because it was easier to find four 20kv diodes than one single diode with a much higher PIV, but now I'm kind of stuck. The rectifier works well, and the needles connected to the anode give off quite a palpable 'chill', but I really feel like I've missed something important and glaringly obvious, any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Please excuse my stodgy diagram. Many thanks.
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