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... a lot of practical experience in several key domains, notably high vacuum techniques, high voltage generation and safety, radiation detection and safety. And the parts/devices you will need don't come cheap, ...

... and abatement. You're ahead of most noobs, in ability to measure vacuum before you light things up electrically. Can we see some pictures? ... it just has a coil wound for low voltage instead of low current. (Gas safety valves for pilot lights are held open by a solenoid using voltage ...

... I was surprised by this since I really just keep it under a simple vacuum and rarely pump it out. Since I was running it today I noticed that ... electrode - it is fully insulated but I never trust depending on that safety measure alone!) After turning off the HV I investigated various regions ...

... useless.) As for a chamber, a successful fusor was made using a simple vacuum four-way connector (I believe about 1.5 inch tube diameter.) This ... for many to obtain (and is extremely lethal so learning high voltage safety is critical.) Detecting neutrons is a very complex task unless one ...

... and high voltage (25-100 kV) at the same time. Please keep in mind that safety precautions for these very high voltages are much more stringent than ... of your setup and your parts? While NPT connections can be used in vacuum, they are generally considered undesirable because they are sometimes ...

... and see what this monster will give me. With a massive resistor (for safety) I will use this new VM for my accelerator; that is, if it can really ... concede it is time to disassemble the accelerator and retask the high vacuum system (not sure for what. Maybe even sell it. I have to say, I like ...

... "Very impressive." Making your own chamber and using such good vacuum systems is a very good start. Guess your next focus after increasing ... its own ground - not necessary, of course but I feel that is a good safety practice.) Of course, the standard star system with the fusor is always ...

... surfaces, needless to say, I am anxious to see if they will hold a vacuum. The viewport diametre is 2 1/2" and the feedtrough is a 30kV rated ... is guarded inside the machine chassis, which is grounded, for maximum safety. This is the state of my fusor at this time, 18-09-2017 Cheers, Finn ...

... cannot do fusion. You need a much higher voltage power supply. Better vacuum is nearly essential and for the sake of your safety you should use a metal shell. (You can do fusion in a glass fusor and some people have, ...

... needs to use a gasket if one expects to prevent massive leakage - vacuum grease alone isn't going to work very well. This may be causing the high pressure in the bell jar. Also, this is a safety issue since glass on metal can create dangerous stress points. Also, you ...