[Amps] which HV connector to use?

[Alex Eban]

Guys, we played around with this a while ago!
Use ignition wire - copper, NOT carbon core- and wire it point to point if
you're afraid of connectors. It's rated to about 20 kV and easily handles 1
or 2 Amps. 
Alex	4Z5KS

-----Original Message-----
From: amps-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces at contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Rob Atkinson
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 11:32 PM
To: amps at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Amps] which HV connector to use?

I'm trying to get my head wrapped around all this.

I am planning a h.v. supply homebrew project and have most of the parts (but
every time I think that something like this comes up).

I want to build a separate B+ supply for my Ten Tec Centurion amp.
The idea is to have a supply that does not increase the voltage but
increases the current capability and goes from ICAS to CCS.  It's partly
unnecessary I admit, but it started with good intention and also as a
learning exercise (which it still is).  The idea is to make the Centurion
capable of handing high duty cycle modes and AM, but the power supply will
also be useful for other future projects, supplying
3.2 KV at 1.5 A CCS.

I bought some h.v. wire and those millen plug/jack pairs from RF Parts
a few months ago.  Now it seems they're inadvisable.   I admit the
h.v. wire seems hard to work with, brittle and hard to strip.   RG213
by comparison is a lot easier to work with.   I'm getting the
impression I should go with that, hardwired into the amp cabinet with
SHV connectors on the power supply cabinet.   Or is this overkill for
3.2 KV?

73

Rob
K5UJ
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