Andrew Seltzman wrote:Keep in mind that fusion rate increases exponentially with voltage, if you have a 70kV supply, I'd recommend running 70kV. Any reason why you want 12ft of HV cable? The supply can be remotely controlled, you can mount it close to your fusor and control it at a distance. I believe you can order cable with a CA11 on one end and no connector on the other. For the spellman supply, 2 pairs of the 4 pins are connected in parallel, (HV and fil) and (fil return). Since they pot the cables and pins you probably would want the cables with 4 conductors.
Well, Some of the parts that I plan to buy and I think have are only rated for around 30-40kv. Namely the Huntington 2.75" viewport as well as the MDC power feedthrough. Also, my chamber is made out of all solid titanium(if this is of any help). Titanium and steel, i believe, become saturated with x-rays and neutrons at 30kv and they start to diffuse out of the chamber becoming harmful to anyone in proximity. Also if i were to get a higher rated power feedthrough from MDC they cost thousands (literally) more. Those are just some of the reasons. As for the conductors and pins and pairs you speak of I quite honestly have no idea what you are talking about not being well versed in the subject. However, I would like to buy a cable from you(I said 12 feet just in case but if you think less, that should be alright) and if you or anyone else would be able to connect the cable to the MDC ceramic feedthrough for me, for a little extra if you need, that would be great as I am by no means an electrician and have no intention of being electrocuted. Thanks!
- William