[AMPS] breakdown voltage on vac. relays

[Phil Clements]

>I have some vacuum relays that I will be using shortly. Jennings
RJ1A. When
>testing these on my hi-pot at what voltage should I start to see a
>breakdown? I tested one this morning and it started to breakdown at
around
>5.5kV.
>

My book says 3.6 kv @ 18 amps for the RJ-1 and HC-1.

(((73)))
Phil, K5PC



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