KK7Uv wrote: "or is it 'better' to build a seperate multiplier string between B+ and B- for the meter?" There are several ways to accomplish the same result. I like the B+ to B- method that I have used in several recent HV power supplies: http://w2dtc.com/w2dtc-hv-power-supply/2005-0304-ps-hv-meter-multiplier.jpg 73, Ken W2DTC