RE: wanted high voltage resistors

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Original poster: "Mccauley, Daniel H" <daniel.h.mccauley-at-lmco-dot-com> 


No, you cannot increase the voltage rating of a resistor by potting it
or dropping it into oil.
The voltage path is through the component primarily, not through the air
surrouding it.

Dan


 > What actually makes a high voltage resistor different - is it just a
 > stronger glaze?  What I'm getting at is: can you increase the voltage
 > rating of a resistor by potting it or dropping it in oil?
 >
 > Cheers
 >
 > M
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