[AMPS] Re:(AMPS) sb-200 troubles

[Rich Measures]

>
>Rich says:
>
>>When the DC blocker fails without a "safety choke" being present, the 
>>Load C itself acts as a protective spark gap, arcs,  and shorts the HV to 
>>ground.  
>
>A lot of the 'safety' chokes I've seen burn up if the blocking cap fails -
>they can't take the DC from a PSU capable of an amp or more. 

€  whereupon the Load C arcs to gnd -  which puts the DC supply out of 
business.  


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-  Rich...
R. Measures, 805-386-3734, AG6K, www.vcnet.com/measures  


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