[Amps] RG-213 Hi pot ?

[Joe]

Interesting,

I was curious on this also, so Googled it and Pasternack has a datasheet 
for RG-213U
and it says it is only 5K

Max. Operating Voltage(VRMS): 5000
https://www.pasternack.com/images/ProductPDF/RG213-U.pdf

Joe WB9SBD

On 5/12/2019 12:13 PM, Steve Thompson wrote:
> I think 213 will take that easily. It was a while ago, but I'm sure 
> that I couldn't detect any leakage on 213 with my tester maxed out at 
> 16kV. A local 'maker' group used it to repair a 35kV lead on a laser 
> cutter. As far as I know it's working ok.
>
> Good quality RG58 should take 8kV without any problems - again, I've 
> had it at the limit of my tester. I suspect the cable working voltage 
> specs are often derived from connector limitations.
>
> Steve
>
>
>> Does anybody know how much max V is on RG-213 ?   Like what are the 
>> results if a hi-pot tester used..
>> and say cranked up to the point where  just a few microamps occurs 
>> .     I have an application where I need a  HV
>> cable, less than 10 ft, that will  easily handle 5700 /  7700 vdc.   
>> It will be hardwired at both ends, no HV connectors. And with braid 
>> peeled way back from the center conductor, like  2-4 inches .  The 
>> plan was to also wrap some red electrical tape every few inches  
>> along its  entire  length, to readily identify it as a HV cable.
>>
>> Tnx....  JIm   VE7RF
>
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