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Re: Paper Capacitors



In defence of the bottles used by Tesla, they were perfect for adding 
and subtracting capacitance to "fine tune" his coil and to study the 
difference capacitance / inductance had on his circuits. Show me an 
easier way to add and subtract capacitance in minor increments. It 
was and is cheaper to make than  "store" bought caps and less time 
consuming than making other types. He did however also use plate glass 
capacitors. Pat No. 567,818 Fig. 2 with an electrolyte solution as 
well. Also.. chalk up one for doing it the historical way. One note: 
You need to pick a good champaine bottle that is free of air bubbles.

Chris Singletary
Believe that you CAN accomplish the impossible and you shall.
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