Dan,
Wanna bet it sells for more than $100. It does not make a good hi pot
tester as the current meter is in milliamps ( 0-3) and not in micro
amps which is necessary to test many parts without blowing them up.
Norm N8NH
At 11:06 PM 12/26/01 -0500, you wrote:
>Hi Norm,
>I also considered building the design on Rich's site, it's a nice design.
>However, the current bid on this Spellman supply is only $52, which is very
>low for an instrument of this quality.
>73,
>Dan
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: Norman Hockler <norsan@bright.net>
>To: <amps@contesting.com>
>Sent: Wednesday, December 26, 2001 10:49 PM
>Subject: Re: [AMPS] 20,000 Volt Variable Power Supply - Spellman - Ebay -
>Last Day
>
>
> >
> > I built a hi pot tester from a design on Rich Measures web site.... 0
> > -20kv with volt meter, leakage current meter, etc. Parts cost me about
> > $100, works like a charm.
> >
> > Norm N8NH
> >
> >
> > At 08:28 PM 12/26/01 -0500, you wrote:
> >
> > >20,000 Volt Variable Power Supply - Spellman - Ebay
> > >
> > >This magnificent power supply is variable 0 - 20,000 volts. It has a
>meter
> > >for voltage and a meter for current (leakage). It can be used to perform
> > >hi-pot tests, and to verify insulators and dielectric materials. I
> > >purchased it to help in the design of a high power RF amplifier.
> > >
> > >It works perfectly. It is a rack mount design. The top and bottom are
> > >covered with sheet metal, so it can be placed directly on your workbench
>as
> > >well. The front panel and meters are in excellent condition.
> > >
> > >I've been told that these sell for about $2000 when new, but I don't know
>if
> > >that's accurate. I purchased it a few years ago at the Dayton
>Hamvention.
> > >
> > >
> > >For auction on Ebay, click on:
> > >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1679201652
> > >
> > >Detailed pictures available on Ebay.
> > >
> > >I will be glad to provide additional information. Contact me at
> > >w4tq@mindspring.com
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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