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Re: Bottle Capacitor Questions
to: Albert
Most glass has a dielectric constant around 7.1 to 7.3 range. Due to the
many shapes in some bottles it is easiest to just measure it with a digital
cap meter. Most local TV repair shops in your area (the large shops) will
have one and could do it for you.
Glass is a horrible of insulation for a cap running at RF frequencies. The
glass will overheat and usually cracks.
Regards,
Dr.Resonance
-----Original Message-----
From: Tesla List <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
Date: Thursday, August 19, 1999 12:04 AM
Subject: Bottle Capacitor Questions
>Original Poster: "Albert Race" <race-at-dgms-dot-com>
>
>
>Well, I'm working on the tank capacitance for the primary circuit, and it
>looks as though I am going to be making my own. Haven't done this before,
so
>this is going to be a good thing. I was wondering if there is anyone out
>there that has any information on creating these "Bottle Capacitors"
>Regarding the dielectric constants for the different types of
>glass/oil/material being used and basically any information needed to
>calculate the total capacitance for each bottle.. Also. information
>regarding voltage breakdown would be good to have as well. Also, what is
the
>best way to test one of these buggers anyways? Any/all information will be
>greatly appreciated....
>
>Sincerely,
>Albert
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