I recently aquired a hipot tester and tested the vacuum-capacitors I had
planned to use for matching my shunt-fed tower.
The high-voltage caps flunked.
I have two 5 KV caps of suitable capacitance that test well beyond their
rated voltage.
The several plans I have are all over the map as to what the voltage rating
of the matching caps should be.
My thought is that if I tune-up (the caps are to be motorized, and controlled
from the shack), using low power, the 5 KV caps should then be sufficient at
higher power.
Anyone have any practical knowledge on this subject?
73, Barrie, W7ALW
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