Re: Manly saltwater caps

To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
Subject: Re: Manly saltwater caps
From: Michael Tucknott <Michael.Tucknott-at-virgin-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
Date: Wed, 05 May 1999 16:39:16 -0600
Approved: twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net
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Hi there
Comments below:-

Tesla List wrote:
> 
> Original Poster: Jim Lux <jimlux-at-jpl.nasa.gov>
> 
> Tesla List wrote:

> 
> Don't forget a layer of oil (any kind..used motor oil would probably
> work, but would be messy) on top of the water to suppress corona at the
> surface (i.e. the edge of the capacitor "plate". Doesn't have to be
> thick, but it helps a lot.
> 

The oil is real important if you float about 3/4" on top then this
should 
stop any corona that may form.
Also try and get the level of water equal inside and out.

> 
> Id suggest that you and your helpers spend the evening consuming much
> beer and then use the bottles. Don't worry about loss in the glass, and
> be glad that the dielectric constant of glass is twice that of plastic.
>

Now Jim has hit the nail on the head, cos you can not beat beer caps
they are great fun in the parts finding dept, and they take lots of
abuse.
Take a look at the cap page on my web site to see beer caps HOW TOO.

Cheers Mike Tucknott  
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