[Amps] E rating of PVC

[R.Measures]

On Jul 12, 2004, at 7:17 PM, Lane Zeitler wrote:

> "Loaned" my commercial high voltage probe to a "friend" and have not 
> seen it in six months, the "friend" claims he does not have it. Need 
> to homebrew a HV probe, can I use Schedule 20 or 40 pvc?
•  Yes
> Will it handle the E (4 kvdc). I guess I could hi pot test it. Any 
> info appreciated.
•  PVC is good with DC.  With RF, sometimes it works and sometimes it 
melts.  The best RF plastic in a plumbing emporium is ABS.

cheers, Lane.  Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734.  www.somis.org