[Amps] Insulation tester

Carl km1h at jeremy.mv.com
Fri Nov 26 12:34:43 PST 2010


Thats what Ive been using for several years. 13KV on AC and 15KV on DC with 
the Variac cranked on full. See Measures site for some ideas.
Its not pretty but its safe and works well.

Carl
KM1H



> Thanks to everyone who responded.
>
> What does the brain trust think about using a neon transformer without
> the diodes and capacitors ?  AC vs DC ?
>
> Don W4DNR
>
>
> Quoting donroden at hiwaay.net:
>
>> Has anyone used neon transformers to build an insulation tester  ( 
>> egger  ).
>>
>> I need something to go to around 10KV for testing capacitors ( type 291 )
>> under a high voltage /low current condition.
>>
>> Don W4DNR
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