Re: Polyethylene

To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
Subject: Re: Polyethylene
From: Esondrmn-at-aol-dot-com
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 1996 18:43:13 -0500

In a message dated 96-11-15 01:29:05 EST, you write:

<< Hello everyone,
                 Thank you all for your ideas and advice. What a 
 wonderful resource this list is. Bert (Pool), I would be delighted to 
 read your recipe. So the molecule chains in HDPE are considerably 
 longer than LDPE. That explains a good deal. The reason I am opting 
 not to use glue sticks is the number I would have to use to do the 
 job. The reason for filling the tube is to suppress corona and boost 
 the voltage rating so a shield may be placed around the outside 
 (shunt C allowed for). Robert, sounds like the Dow-Corning filler
 might be a bit expensive. I will consider wax, but will wait until 
 the recipes are all in. Plastic has the advantage of also assisting 
 to glue the thing a bit more solidly.
 
 Malcolm
  >>

Malcom,

How about using the foam that comes in spray cans that is used for filling in
around doors and windows?   It expands like crazy and is quite stiff when it
cures.  I don't know what it is made of however.

Ed Sonderman