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Re: [Amps] Neon xfmr for HiPot

To: Mike <k4gmh@arrl.net>
Subject: Re: [Amps] Neon xfmr for HiPot
From: Rob Atkinson <ranchorobbo@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2012 21:19:31 -0500
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Have not done it myself but I have heard of other hams using them for
that.  you just need enough current to measure a tiny amount near the
breakdown potential, at which point you back off on the v. right away.

73

Rob
K5UJ

On Sun, Jul 15, 2012 at 10:28 PM, Mike <k4gmh@arrl.net> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Can a 10 KV, 30 mA., xfmr used for a neon light be used in a hipot tester?
> Seems like a natural with just a small variac used to vary the primary
> voltage (120 VAC) for adjusting the output voltage.
>
>   73,
>   Mike, K4GMH
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