Strange form of capacitor recharging.

[stevensrd1]

Here is one of my designs that will recharge a capacitor in quite a strange way!

[ToddG123]

How long did it take to charge the capicator and what V did you arrive at.

[TinselKoala]

 

Safety glasses strongly recommended.

[totoalas]

You can also recharge caps using joe tates circuit
Mine took 4 minutes to charge  c3 and c4  to 12 v dc   using Ac neutral   and earth ( water pipe   connection)
more than 30 mA current is more than enough to cause damage to your body    so be carefull
totoalas

[Magluvin]

You can also recharge caps using joe tates circuit
Mine took 4 minutes to charge  c3 and c4  to 12 v dc   using Ac neutral   and earth ( water pipe   connection)
more than 30 mA current is more than enough to cause damage to your body    so be carefull
totoalas

Might not a small solar panel do better? 

And TK is right about the goggles. The caps need to be able to handle possible voltage levels when connecting to wall current. 400v and higher would be safest.

Mags