On Mon, 14 Mar 2005 20:22:28 GMT, NSM wrote:

"ri" wrote in message
...
Hi Group , all I am working with here is the High Voltage Transformer
itself . The rest of the microwave oven has been discarded as trash . I
need a transformer that has an output of 1,500 volts for use as a plate
transformer . I have several microwave transformers to test .
This brings me back to the question of testing the voltage . How is the
best way to check the voltage?

Very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very
carefully.

Don't even THINK of touching any part of the multimeter while testing.

Brings back memories of testing the H.V. used on the magnetron in the radar
system of the USAF F-102 on the mock-up bench at Ramstein AB
back in the early to mid-60's. I would clip several USM-6's in series
and spread them apart on a large piece of plywood. Then I'd clip them
onto the H.V. points in the T/R unit and power up the thing. I'd
stand back about 2-3 feet and read each meter -- then add the values
together. It was probably just plain dumb luck that I recieved
an _honorable_ discharge instead of receiving some sort of _other_ discharge.

Jonesy
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