[Amps] Neon xfmr for HiPot

[k9muf at comcast.net]

Another possible transformer for a hi-pot tester is the ones in a "bug Zapper". I am referring to the ones that look like an old fashioned coach lamp, not the smaller electronic types.

The ones in the coach lamp type produce about 4000 volts at about 5 ma.
I have seen them at garage sales for a dollar or two.

Don    k9muf

----- Original Message -----
From: Mike <k4gmh at arrl.net>
To: amps at contesting.com
Sent: Mon, 16 Jul 2012 03:28:49 -0000 (UTC)
Subject: [Amps] Neon xfmr for HiPot

Hello,

Can a 10 KV, 30 mA., xfmr used for a neon light be used in a hipot tester?
Seems like a natural with just a small variac used to vary the primary
voltage (120 VAC) for adjusting the output voltage.

  73,
  Mike, K4GMH
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