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Re: Sonotube HV properties (fwd)





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Date: Thu, 27 Feb 1997 16:26:11 -0800
From: Greg Leyh <lod-at-pacbell-dot-net>
To: Tesla List <mod1-at-pupman-dot-com>
Subject: Re: Sonotube HV properties (fwd)

Ed Wingate wrote,

> Greg,
> 
> The sonotube I used for my twin was obtained from Keystone Builders
> Supply in Rochester, N.Y. and is made by Sonoco Products in Canadaigua,
> N. Y. I believe Sonoco Products has other plants around the country.
> Keystone has other outlets around New York state, but I don't know if
> they have other places around the country. Most large commercial
> builders' supply companies should have similar products. Just be certain
> that the tubes are stored indoors in dry conditions and have not been
> exposed to rain or snow. As I said before, these aren't the ideal
> coilforms, but when you get up into the 18" to 36" diameter coils, more
> ideal materials aren't as easy to find to find or as reasonably priced.
> 
> Ed

Thanks Ed,  I believe that Sonoco is the company that makes the original 
sonotube.  I'm going to buy a couple and try them out.

-GL