RE: [TCML] voltage divider

[khalil@xxxxxxxx]

You would have to use a resistor and cap divider combination because of the stray capacitance. The ideal resistor is just a resistor but in reality it is like a resistor in series with each element having a cap across it. You would also need to insulate it properly so that a streamer doesn't form from the TC to the meter.

hey I was wondering if it was possible to make a voltage divider capable to 
measuring the voltage from a medium sized tesla coil...with resistors from say 
radio shack.

i found some information online and everyone seemes to be using  about 10 of 
those huge high power resistors.  What if I used like a hundred normal 
resistors? since i can buy alot for really cheap from a friend.

just wondering

thanks,
Jay Howson
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