"Sam Goldwasser" bravely wrote to "All" (16 Dec 04 08:57:46)
--- on the heady topic of " HV Probe construction advice"

SG From: Sam Goldwasser

SG See: http://repairfaq.ece.drexel.edu/sam/hvprobe.htm

SG Building a voltage divider out of 10, 10M ohm resistors (and suitable
SG math!) is sufficient and safe.

SG However, I do agree with the other posts that if you plan to do more
SG HV stuff, be on the lookout for a proper HV probe.

The high voltage divider in a broken flyback can be used in a pinch.
There are high value resistors in it along with high value adjustable
pots for the screen and focus. It may be hard to get the potted stuff
out though...

A*s*i*m*o*v

.... You mean 15" sparks are SUPPOSED to come out of this thing?!?