Re: Self-built power transformer

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• Subject: Re: Self-built power transformer
• From: "Malcolm Watts" <MALCOLM-at-directorate.wnp.ac.nz> (by way of Terry Fritz <terryf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
• Date: Tue, 06 Oct 1998 17:25:30 -0600
• Approved: terryf-at-verinet-dot-com

> Original Poster: OttFritz-at-aol-dot-com 
> 
> Hi Coilers,
> 
> you often desciribe the insulation in this discussion, but what kind of
> material is the best choice for it. (especially between the winding layers)
> 
> LDPE for example might be not so good, the high dielectric konstant means a
> relativ high parasitic capacitance in the selfmade pig. (if it works under
> oil, more higher)

I would think poly is not a good choice because of its low melting 
temperature. I don't think some extra C would be a worry. In fact 
the parasitic C is probably already quite high because of 
dielectrics already in use. I wouldn't use it in a transformer.

Malcolm

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