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Re: [TCML] voltage divider



Here is my water resistor which is about 6 feet long and currently is set for 200K with a very dilute solution of copper sulphate. It can be refilled with a much higher impedance and with deionised water should be able to go into the 1GOhm range where it may be useful as a low capacitance, low inductance resistive divider. Tapped at 1000:1 might be Ok to run a CRO, but I haven't used it for TC work. I mostly use it for high power, high voltage resistive ballast for a big x-ray transformer to draw out 24inch arcs.
http://tesladownunder.com/HVsupplies.htm#WaterRes

----- Original Message ----- From: <khalil@xxxxxxxx>
To: <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, December 13, 2008 5:28 PM
Subject: RE: [TCML] voltage divider


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.
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thanks,
Jay Howson

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