6000Vdc power supply built from a microwave oven transformer

An animated review of the design and construction of a 6000V DC power supply using the transformer from a microwave oven.

[peterciurea]

Hands down, one of the best damn explanations of the electronic parts of a microwave and their function i have seen

[danielgodlewski]

Great video but there's one very important thing missing at the beginning of the video. The capacitor from the microwave holds a massive amount of voltage and sometimes the resistor that is responsible for bleeding out the capacitor fails, creating a deadly trap for whoever touches it. ALWAYS SAFELY DISCHARGE ANY CAPACITORS YOU ARE WORKING WITH AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WORKING WITH HIGH VOLTAGE BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO BUILD THIS POWER SUPPLY. Every year people die because they put they hand where they are not supposed to.

[RODALCO]

Excellent video, brilliant explanation. The power transformer still has a shunt in between the coils as well. I have de-shunted the MOT and used them successfully for zapping wasps.

[TestEric]

My mind is blown, I have watched 10's of videos on microwaves, MOTs, and magnetron's, and this is the best and most comprehensive, you deserve more subscribers, and I'm sure you'll have them if your other content is as great as this.

[rogerklekacz]

I will add AWESOME since it was not used yet. I spent a career in electronics and related tasks, but I have never seen a finer video. Even for myself it presents great explanations and illustrations for a good basic ohms law review. I look forward to the rest of your presentations. I agree with the other constructive comments especially those related to safety. I might add a caution to remove all jewelry when working with these voltages. Safety here can not be over stated. Thank you

[john_blues]

You sir, are a master educator. I've worked in both K-12 and adult education/training for computer technicians. Your explanations, pacing, and use of visuals are awesome.

[nolandavis]

Everyone seems to be impressed by the depth of the video… I was flabbergasted when he used the stick to point components. I wish everyone did that!!!

[JoeOlneyGym]

This feels like a proof of one of those crazy questions from a physics textbook. Thank you for a imaginative learning experience.

[nadahere]

Thank you for this magnificently produced presentation. I never leave comments but this one deserved it.

[peterconrad]

This is exactly the Microwave Transformer video that I have been looking for. Clear explanation of the process and most importantly clear explanation of how these transformers behave.

[jessemarquez]

I really enjoy your way of presenting all the components. I wish more people would be as educational as yourself. thank you and kudos for a great learning experience 👏

[randallmacdonald]

I am totally in awe with the cadence and speed of your lecture. Most of the electrical stuff is beyond me but I am now studying how you speak in the video. I hope to emulate you (in a different subject). Thank you.

[hullinstruments]

Would love to see more videos from you. Just stumbled across your content.

[ayubshaikh]

What a beautiful, simple, no nonsense explaination, ……..!
Speech so calm . Precise !
He seems to be a teacher with a degree in science, electronics ?
If so, his students are very lucky….!
Hardware design, …..impeccable,
Like a Swiss Watch, ……

[bdg]

Outstanding analysis! And excellent explanations! Thank you!

[scamsuncensored]

What a confident, clear explanation of how the microwave oven works and how it is to be used as a 6 kV power supply. Magnificent listening to you.

[Evanturar]

So much here to appreciate. A very well organized sequence with supporting calculations, consistent tempo and a great lecture voice. Just outstanding. In this design, I can’t help wonder about output lead insulation proximity to the enclosure face holes, and potential for plasma arcing through the chassis. I see great care with the panel face wing nut lugs, but the two cables seem very close. I’d love to understand how he arrived at the cable insulation.

[germanjohn]

I use 2 of them and a full wave bridge circuit. Just feed the primary in opposite phase. Now you can ground the transformers case to safety ground and use the 2 hot leads with a single diode each for full wave rectification. I have bought identical cheap 1.2kw microwave ovens for exact this purpose. The combined cost is still cheaper than a new dedicated HV transformer. I remove the two heater winding and rewind them. One feeds the tube heater, the other produces 12V for the electronic and relays. I run a 1300w RF amp with that circuit and it works well. It can do 1500w when the amp is switched to class C for digital. Many microwave oven transformers are current limited by the use of magnetic shunts. One can remove those to draw full current from the transformer

[e-alf-]

really cool from you to take the time to explain the details, as a beginner I really appreciate

[anthonyvolkman]

Excellent quality! Very well explained as well. Keep up the good work.