Re: Cap in oil

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Original poster: "Bert Hickman by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <bert.hickman-at-aquila-dot-net>

Tesla list wrote:
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> Original poster: "Charles Hobson by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>" <charles.a.hobson-at-btinternet-dot-com>
> 
> Dennis,  <Leik3-at-aol-dot-com> wrote
> 
> Hi All!
> Is there any advantage to submerging a cap in an airtight container of oil,
> or would it work the same if it was just in a bucket covered with oil. I can
> stick it in a pvc pipe container with the oil in it (thanks for the leads)
> but my cap is about six inches in diameter and the end caps are about ten
> bucks a piece and if I can get around spending the money, I will.
> Thanks,
> Dennis
> 
> Hello Dennis
> Mineral oil absorbs water from the air (I think the term is hygroscopic) and
> can be a problem if not kept sealed. I wouldn't chance it Dennis.    Chuck

Chuck,

Spend the money to seal them up - dust, dirt, and even bugs will find
their way into your cap otherwise. 

-- Bert --
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Bert Hickman
Stoneridge Engineering
Email:    bert.hickman-at-aquila-dot-net
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