How to measure over 10 000V with a cheap Multimeter?

Want to take your DIY projects to the next level? Look no further! In this thrilling tutorial, we'll show you how to build a high voltage divider, a crucial component in electrical engineering that can help you scale down voltages safely and efficiently. Learn the voltage divider rule and formula, and discover how to design and set up a resistor divider circuit that maximizes conversion efficiency. We'll also cover essential high voltage safety tips and best practices for working with wax-encased circuits. By the end of this video, you'll be able to create your own 0kV voltage divider and take your electrical projects to new heights. So, what are you waiting for? Dive in and start building your own DIY voltage divider today!

⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - Assembling resistors
03:06 - Removing excess contact points
04:14 - Schematic and measuring formula
05:32 - Encasing it in solid wax
06:14 - Live voltage measurements
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🔥 What You'll Learn in This Video:
✅ How to assemble a high-precision resistor network (136 resistors: 510 kΩ to 10 MΩ).
✅ The benefits of heat shrink tubing and wax encasing for insulation and durability.
✅ A satisfying timelapse of soldering, assembly, and the wax-pouring process.
✅ Testing the device with a 10kV power supply to verify its performance and accuracy.

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[Pulverrostmannen]

Personally if I would make one of these I would have put the resistors in a different pattern and instead of going straight back to front and back again with the resistors that creates a rather short distance from the input to all 3 rows of resistors you make arcing more likely to reach the end of the line. using S or Z patterns with the resistors along the width of the board instead your board would only have the highest voltage at the input end and the lowest at the ground side only. that would make it take even more voltage without the risk of arc over between rows of resistors. since candle wax tend to absorb some moisture over time it would also make it even better if you potted it with epoxy. I actually managed to get my hands on a nice 100:1 probe that works well with my multimeter for HV that makes calculating much easier

[MC-zvzu]

With all due respect 10000 volts and cheap are not two words I'd like to hear in one sentence