[Boatanchors] Source for High Voltage wire

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John King" <k5pgw at yahoo.com>
To: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 5:48 PM
Subject: [Boatanchors] Source for High Voltage wire


>I am reworking a 50+ year old Hallicrafters linear amplifier and need to 
>replace the wire carrying the High Voltage from the rectifiers , High 
>voltage filter cap and bleeder resistors.
>
> The wire will be handling about 2,900 DC. Working voltage and a current of 
> almost 1 AMP.
>
> The wire must be insulated to handle the voltage but must be flexible so 
> that it can be flexed around in the amplifier. I know that Coaxial cable 
> is often used in projects but am not sure about the insulated center 
> conductor being able to handle the voltage and up to 1 amp.
>
> Three feet will be sufficient if I can find suitable wire. The old wire 
> insulation is breaking due to years and years of heat inside the 
> amplifier. I am afraid it will start coming of if I force it to flex into 
> place again. Any suggestions about the type of wire that is best and 
> available in a small quantity? Thanks and 73, John, K5PGW
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