I'm an electronics newb, and I need help with my first project (static grass applicator).

[coconasanamogramata]

My Set Up

I am building a static grass applicator and am copying this guide.. The applicator uses a negative ion generator to which I pulled out of an air purifier.

I soldered the applicator wires to a DPDT switch along with the DC Power-In wires. Using one of these no contact voltage testers, I've confirmed that the +/- power in wires are powered, as well as the power to the ion generator from the switch, and the negative ground wire is powered. However the red high voltage output line is not receiving any power, and thus the applicator isn't working. Any ideas as to what to do? I've purchased an auto-ranging digital multi-meter, however I have no idea what to look for. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Here are pictures of my set up

EDIT: I should mention that even though in the picture I tagged the little short black wire as "I don't know," I am 99% sure that it is a ground wire because it was soldered onto a part of a circuit board that wasn't connected to anything.

Additionally, I was really anxious to get started on this project which is why I didn't want to order the ion generator online. I called around my local electronics suppliers and no one had this part, however I got lucky and happened upon a hobby shop that had the entire air purifier which I purchased for cheap. Worst case scenario, if I can't get this to work, I can always order the generator online.

Lastly, pictures of the remaining components of the air purifier

 

[(*steve*)]

The pictures of the remaining parts of the negative ion generator shows the part of the negative in generator which actually created the high voltage.

Also, if you can post your images here it would be better.

What voltage does your negative in generator run from. Is it the same as what the plugpack's output? And can it supply enough current?

 

[coconasanamogramata]

Thank you for the reply. I'm using a 9 DC Volt adapter to power the generator. When you say plugpack, is that in the additional components? Or adapter?

I absolutely can post the images here. Thanks again.

 

[(*steve*)]

The dc adapter is the plugpack (aka wall wart)

The leftover piece needs to be redirected to the part you're using or nothing will happen.

What voltage/current did the negative ion generator use, and what is your dc power supply rated for?