RE: Knife switch

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Original poster: "Luke" <Bluu-at-cox-dot-net> 

Yup I know.   They will only be opened or closed while power is off.
I want to open them so I can then turn the power on and off to properly
set the safety gap.  Then when its all done close them to connect the
rest of the system to it and start using it.

Luke Galyan
Bluu-at-cox-dot-net

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Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 11:56 AM
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Subject: Re: Knife switch

Original poster: Mddeming-at-aol-dot-com

In a message dated 2/10/04 8:12:21 AM Eastern Standard Time,
tesla-at-pupman-dot-com writes:
Original poster: "Luke" <Bluu-at-cox-dot-net>

Thanx for the input but...........
I was intending the use of these knife switches to be more aesthetic
than function.

I want to put them just after the safety gap.  Then I can open them up
to set the safety gap and close them for normal operation.  But at the
same time add a little flare to it.

Luke,

      You're planning to put manual switches on the HV side of your
transformer? Make sure you NEVER open or close them while the power is
on!
Most of these type switches are rated for ~600V max. Open a switch under
HV
power and it becomes another spark gap.

Matt D.