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Originally Posted by old_coot88
There's a quickie way to verify whether (or not) the fly is putting out. Remove the 1X2 and using a well insulated screwdriver, bring the metal tip of the screwdriver close to the plate cap connector. You should be able to draw a hefty RF 'air arc' a quarter to half-inch long onto the screwdriver. If you get the arc, that tells you everything 'upstream' is working.
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Simultaneously the coolest and most terrifying test I've ever done. It's a yes on flyback output.
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Originally Posted by old_coot88
was thinking maybe a hard-leakage path from the 1X2 filament winding to ground mighta developed, based on your earlier statement of hearing a sizzling noise. Just for the heck of it (with the set off), using the highest ohms scale on your meter, measure from ground to the 1X2 filament winding. It should read infinity (open circuit). If it reads anything at all, it would indicate an insulation breakdown that's lugging down the HV.
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Sorry for the ignorance but where can I measure/where is the filament winding on the 1X2?
One more thing. Even without the 1X2 in place I can hear the "voltage spitting" sound but unfortunately I can't get a visual on any arcing. I only fire the set up for a few seconds at a time, however, and even then not to full line voltage. If I can get confirmation that I can crank up to full voltage for a longer period of time- 15 to 20 seconds or so, maybe I can get a visual.