[Milsurplus] Re: [ARC5] More Vodka-Scented Ether (long)

[J Forster]

It's not only DC/DC converters that are a hazzard.

I've used 9 Volt transistor radio batteries connected in series to
supply +90 V and +180 V for a WS 58. Those are NOT like the old carbon
pile B batteries of WW II because they are series connected AAAs and
capable of serious currents. (Such a stack can power a household light
bulb). In fact, the modern batteries are probably more dangerous than a
DC/DC converter.

-John



David's Mail wrote:

> P.S.
> One caution I meant to put in the post:
>
> These DC/DC converters are capable of high current output.
> Three in a row will supply 90 volts at ONE AMP.
> That's enough to cook your goose.
> Put even more of them in series and you could sizzle
> in your own juices for a long time.
> 60 volts can still hurt you, though it's less likely to be fatal.
> Don't take it for granted.  Be careful.
>
> 73 Dave Stinson AB5S
>