Finalizing Ed Gray's System Build

[geotron]

I've finally managed to get the entire thing together in one piece, begun
in a separate thread ( Gray's Tube Build - Progressive ).  Although, its
experiencing some kind of malfunction.  The video below will accurately
show what is happening - hopefully its just something like a nonfunctioning
diode, or perhaps I've inadvertently connected it in reverse?

The markings on the diode - two straight bands and a wavy line, indicated
to me that it should be connected with these markings on the side that
emits the pulsed 12v into the tube.

Thoughts & ideas definitely welcome.

< Video Link > - Youtube

[nievesoliveras]

The right video link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7TVvsCgnaA

Can you post the schematic of your work?

Jesus

[geotron]

Yes, here it is.  I followed the diagram drawn by Bedini, shown
here as well.

[nievesoliveras]

Thank you @geotron!

I like the interruptor you did with a fan.

Jesus

[geotron]

This will show the functional portion of what is now in place -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEvk3q2KPZw

Due to a substantial rate of decline in voltage with this 30kv
diode, the burst of energy is not yet present.

After a bit of searching, I've found that the max foward voltage drop of the
diode is 55V, so I'll have to find some way to convert it up past this value.