Am 23.10.2005 um 22:19 schrieb Bill Turner:
> A previous poster wrote:
>
>
>> While finishing my separated PS chassis now the question is which
>>
>>> connectors to take for running B+ / B- to the RF deck ...
>>> I'd like to use a model which is save up to 10kV, but has at least a
>>> rating of 5 kV DC. I know the Huber+Suhner SHV series but these are
>>> at the limits with 5 kV DC. Any other suggestions that have the same
>>> mechanical quality as the HuSu SHV type?
>>>
>
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>
> This doesn't really answer your question, but is something to
> consider.
>
> I don't use HV connectors at all. My amp is hard-wired directly from
> power supply to amplifier. Unless you plan on connecting and
> disconnecting a lot, a direct connection without connectors is
> cheaper and safer, IMO. I have a ceramic standoff insulator on both
> p/s and amp and just run a HV wire between the two. Of course you
> must be sure the HV capacitors have fully discharged, but that's true
> using a connector, too.
>
> Connectors are always a potential source of trouble and I try to
> eliminate them wherever possible.
>
> 73, Bill W6WRT
Point taken. I have considered not having a separate enclosure for
the PS but then I get a rack about 1 m high when I try to combine PS
and RF deck... The next step in thinking and planning then was to
have one PS and many RF decks. That's why....
Thanks for your input, Bill.
73, Frank
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