I wouldnt ever run 5-6KV thru a 260.
Just about all VTVM's have optional HV probes and those meters will show you
things a DVM will never do, even a Heathkit.
I use a Hickok 209A with that huge meter, a Fluke DVM with 6 and 20KV probes
and several scopes for PS work and all have their strengths and weaknesses
but internal breakdown is not one of them.
Carl
KM1H
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Atkinson" <ranchorobbo@gmail.com>
To: <audioguy@q.com>
Cc: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Saturday, January 07, 2012 7:50 AM
Subject: Re: [Amps] To rewind or not? (3KA resonant filter choke)
> Get something like an old Simpson 260 series 5 or less, (the ones that
> measure up to 5 KV AC or DC) and start out using that with and without
> the probe to check it out and gain confidence; if it seems okay then
> use it with the DSO. An old 260 is nice to have anyway for things
> like quick checks of newly purchased iron.
>
> Rob
> K5UJ
>
> On Fri, Jan 6, 2012 at 1:15 AM, Jim Barber <audioguy@q.com> wrote:
>> Good idea with the scope, thanks. I do have a 100:1 5KV probe, but
>> haven't used it on a 4KV supply before. I have to admit I'm nervous
>> about that. I just bought a DSO and the new scope smell hasn't worn off
>> yet...
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