Safety
A Marx Generator is an extremely dangerous High-Voltage pulsed power voltage multiplier device. It CAN kill! Make sure that no one can come in contact with this - particularly curious onlookers and yourself. Separating the potential victims from any possible contact with the high voltage is really the only foolproof way of protection. Always keep a safe distance from your Marx Generator!
Note that a Marx generator deals not simply with high voltage, but multiplies it even further! In addition, this energy is all stored in high voltage capacitors, making them significantly more dangerous. All capacitors should be discharged carefully with a probe before servicing. In addition, sparks generate UV, Ozone, loud sounds and are of course electrically dangerous. Eye wear, ear protection and insulated probes are recommended. Finally, Marx generator discharges generate significant radio frequency interference (RFI), and may mess up TV displays or even pace-makers. Do not operate a Marx generator near anyone with a pace maker! The information here is provided for education only.