(02-16-2024, 02:27 PM)Scramb3r Wrote: Thanks for the info @Mozart. I actually did those tests for you to show that the UV bulb works. I moved on long ago to much better/more powerful systems. Your idea about using a box and UV sounds interesting so I figured I would give you a little motivation showing that the uv does work on the aluminum plate. Enjoy.
I am very grateful for this.
I know is working as I had such a system in place with a good amount of output power a while ago employing a different method … i have left it dead in the water at some point as it has stoped working for no apparent reason and no readings at all of anything was available with multimeter. I was aware that the system even more powerful would simply stop if the main in the house is turned off which indicated the real problem was with dipole and reception, also working chaotic or not at all when installed in a field. I should had a different approach like the one described above and some fine tune is necessary on the ground connection where resistor or capacitor should be used as well as long as neutral (or opposite sign) is provided by earth grounding … dual entry in the system must be tuned for each side.
If you don’t mind sharing I would like to take a peek at your better/powerful systems or any hint.
Anyway if I will ever manage to finish any of my projects my intention is to publish few ideas with more accurate details not just indications as above. But first I need to finish them to be able to show something working otherwise i will be accused of false claims or deluding others. In order to make it worth it must be cheap and affordable for almost anyone, mainly with off the shelf parts as I am not looking to make another toy for rich people to add to their collection.
But it is a little bit difficult without proper funding or enough time, as life goes on with all the chores as usual.