[Test-Equipment] Another boat anchor - Del Electric High voltage supply?

[Mike Manes]

Yeah, I can't think of where I'd need to test to 50KV for my own ham use
either.  But RG-8 type coax ought to be good to 5KV, and some of the
larger lines used in microwave and EME stations might need over 10KV.
I've rarely used the 5KV range on my Simpson 260, but I'm glad it's
there :=).
73 de Mike W5VSI

On 11/5/2010 09:15, rbethman wrote:
> Mike,
>
> I agree with that use.
>
> We used to test upward of around 250KV though.
>
> This particular model seems to go way too high in voltage for amateur use.
> Somehow I don't see "us" testing to 50KV.
>
> That would be pushing one's luck - especially in the safety of one's home.
>
> Bob - N0DGN
>
> On 11/5/2010 11:46 AM, Mike Manes wrote:
>> AC hipotters are commonly used to test transformer dielectric
>> strength, and in fact, line freq dielectric strength testing is
>> called out by numerous ANSI and IEC safety standards. Here's a
>> popular make:
>>
>> http://www.asresearch.com/products/hypot3/Default.aspx
>>
>> AC hipotting does confer some safety, in that it doesn't leave a
>> residual HV charge on the DUT.
>>
>> 73 de Mike W5VSI
>
>

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