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Andi - 29/11/08 at 11:33 AM

Hi,
I will soon be in a position to enter the dark world of megajolt.
All that is needed is the shielded wire so was wondering if this would do.

http://www.canford.co.uk/Products/31-966.aspx

http://www.canford.co.uk/ProductResources/ig/2230.pdf


Also the cable shield is to be earthed at one end
So what is the other end connected to?
I presume nothing?


Thanks


blakep82 - 29/11/08 at 11:50 AM

this was recommended to me by paulf who builds megajolts

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=132


as far as i know, the sheild is there to pick up electrical/electromagnetic interfence out the air and grong it, a bit like an ariel, so just ground at one end

[Edited on 29/11/08 by blakep82]


MikeR - 29/11/08 at 12:00 PM

Earth it to the same point as the mega jolt. Don't earth both ends otherwise you risk electrical trickery weirdness.

(that was a technical answer in case you where wondering)