why we are testing cables with DC supply not with AC supply?

Answer Posted / mega

Cable Hi-pot test is done with D.C voltage because, if we
do the test in A.C voltage the capacitance effect of the
cable will be charged and will not get the exact value.
That's we are using D.C test instead of A.C

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