System and Method for Improving Accuracy of High Voltage Phasing Voltmeters

A high voltage portable phasing voltmeter comprising:

• a first probe comprising an elongate insulated shield having a handle portion at one end, an electrode extending from a distal end of the shield for contacting a high voltage electrical conductor, and a high impedance circuit in the shield comprising a resistor and a capacitor connected in series with the electrode;
• a second probe comprising an elongate insulated shield having a handle portion at one end, an electrode extending from a distal end of the shield for contacting a high voltage electrical conductor, and a high impedance circuit in the shield comprising a resistor and a capacitor connected in series with the electrode;
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• a meter comprising a housing enclosing an electrical circuit for measuring phasing voltage, the electrical circuit comprising an input circuit, for connection to the first and second probe high impedance circuits, and an amplifier connected between the input circuit and a display, the amplifier measuring voltage across the electrodes to provide an indication on the display.