Re: 50kV xfmr

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Original poster: tesla-at-lists.symmetric-dot-net 

On Tue, 6 Jul 2004, Tesla list wrote:

 > Original poster: Ben McMillen <spoonman534-at-yahoo-dot-com>

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 > The part number is HV500-502M, and the spec sheet in the box says it'll put
 > out 50Kv with the aid of a built in full wave doubler (so it's 50Kv
 > DC)..Max output is 5mA. It's got a 500K internal bleeder, and approximate
 > output resistance is 1.2Meg ohms..

This is not a device you want to be shorting out. It will stress and
destroy the filter caps. They are not meant for this type of service
(making sparks). My source, the factory floor of Plastic Capacitors during
a product demo.

KEN