cdb wrote:
> From an academic point of view does any one have any thoughts on
> what could be the most likely cause?

Without a schematic, probably not much.

> I have no choice in the oscilloscopes at my disposal at work.

There are always choices.  However, you could rig up your own high voltage
probe for the existing scope.

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