20KV 1 Amp connectors

To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
Subject: 20KV 1 Amp connectors
From: "Bill the arcstarter" <arcstarter-at-hotmail-dot-com> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 18:07:43 -0700
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"Marco Denicolai" <Marco.Denicolai-at-tellabs.fi> wrote:

>I am desperately seeking for HV connectors (cable plug + panel socket, 1 
>pole) capable to carry 20 kV 1A.

The best I can come up with would be to use x-ray tube plugs and sockets.  
These cables are rated at 100KV and carry 10-15 amps of filament current for 
the tube.  Connections are via a "Federal Standard" 1.5625 inch diam plug 
with contact points at the end, about 4-5 inches long, with a screwdown ring 
on the back (like an amp military connector sort of).  Connections are 
performed under oil or dielectric grease.  Grounded shield.

They won't be cheap but these cables are available off the shelf in lengths 
up to 75 ft.  Used to route power (150kv 400 ma typ) from the HV generation 
equipment - through the walls, ceilings etc to the x-ray tube in the 
adjacent room.  Usually the filament operates at about 70-80KV from ground 
and passes 10- 15 amps depending on the specifics.  This filament circuit 
would fit your needs.

One possible source would be:
Progeny, Inc
600 W. University Drive
Arlington Heights, IL 60004
    (847) 342-0700
fax (847) 342-0771

Information dated 11/96.  Area code may have changed.

Ask about their "Eureka Polyflex" cables.  I have no idea if they have a 
website or not.

How many do you need?  If you have something cool to trade perhaps I can 
scavenge up a set?

If you are exceedingly desperate - I have another contact at an x-ray tube 
mfg facility - perhaps he can tell us where he gets his connectors etc...

-Bill

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