[Amps] Henry 2K Classic X

[R.Measures]

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>> I have a high-pot tester and here at 120m above sea level I do not see
>> corona at 6kV.
>
>
> You can't always physically see corona.  It does make an electrial 
> noise however, which is how the real high voltage insulation testers 
> determine its onset by amplifying the noise.

I detect corona with a micro-ampere meter.  How do real high potential 
testers manage to get a microphone inside vacuum capacitors and vacuum 
relays?

> That can be quite strange sounding too - squeals and so on, where 
> you'd expect a wide band type noise or even a 'popping' type sound.

However, Peter, the issue at hand is arcing in the Henry 2K Classic X.  
Considering the shape of the conductors involved, the distance and the 
potentials at hand, micalex insulation should not be breaking down.  My 
guess is that the cause of the breakdown was neither a DC or a HF 
potential.

 

73

 

Peter G3RZP

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