[Amps] Working on my Darwin award

[Bill Turner]

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On 2/22/2014 5:41 PM, Vic Rosenthal K2VCO wrote:
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> Although I spotted the problem before it killed me, this wasn't cool. 
> It also proves that I need a more serious contactor for a HV relay! 

REPLY:

I would suggest bringing the HV up with a variac while monitoring line 
current and DC HV. That's always prudent no matter what you're working on.

High power variacs are expensive but it's a tiny fraction of what you 
have invested in ham radio, and you can always sell them for near what 
you paid.

73, Bill W6WRT