Update 1

Over the long week end we have been doing a variety of things for the project.

First off, sparks were flying today but they weren't electrical! We sorted out the extra long screws by cutting them down to size using a Dremel.

I also went back to B&Q to pick up all of the electrodes for the rotary spark gap.

Finally, I got the voltage multiplier circuit working. We are now getting about 8kV RMS and 10kV peak. The current is around 300mA but have yet to calculate it properly. Photos of this in action are coming soon!

Next: Update 2