Re: Caps and HV switch

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Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Hollmike-at-aol-dot-com>

Alex, 
   I would not worry about the oil unless you plan to open up the caps.  PCB's
are fairly inert and would only cause skin troubles if you exposed yourself to
them for long periods of time and for many years.   The mass hysteria is
because of the EPA.   I would worry more about exposure to used motor oil
myself. 
   The problem with PCB's is mostly environmental.  They are so inert that they
do not decompose and therefore contaminate water and soil essentiall forever. 
Mike