RE: SW bottle caps

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Original poster: "Stolz, Mark by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <Mark.Stolz-at-st-systems-dot-com>

Hi All,

Terry has a good point there.  When I was building my first coil I used a
pair of SW bucket caps for a variety of reasons.  The adjustability that
Terry has already stated, as well as they are very cheap, self healing and
won't hold a charge once power is removed.  Sure, once I got my tax rebate
check I ordered Geek caps, but if that money hadn't come in I would probably
still be using my SW caps.  And for someone that needs a visual as to how a
cap works, they're good for that too.

Just my opinion,

Mark Stolz
G-2 #1049
Houston, TX

>
>Original poster: "Terry Fritz" <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>
>
>Hi,
>
>There is one advantage of saltwater caps for the beginner.  The value can
>be very easily adjusted by adding and removing bottles.  There are
>adjustable MMCs, but the bottles are still easier to change.  Also, no
>chance of blowing up the caps or doing damage that another sixpak can't fix

>;-)
>
>Cheers,
>
>	Terry
>
>
>At 12:54 PM 10/2/2001 -0500, you wrote:
> >I have to agree with Michael. Unless you are trying to build a coil with 
>a
> >$14.95 budget (and you really shouldn't do that. Some things cost more to

>do
> >than other hobbies) there is no technically sound reason to use SW caps 
>when
> >an MMC has been shown to be so reliable, maintainance free, and with some
> >careful shopping (ie Geekgroup) somewhat more affordable than it used to 
>be.
> >
> >But if your dad owns a beer bottling factory...go for it...by the case.
> >
> >Safety First
> >
> >Ted
> >
> >
> >Subject: SW bottle caps
> >
> >
> >Original poster: "michael.tucknott by way of Terry Fritz
> ><twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <michael.tucknott-at-virgin-dot-net>
> >
> >Hi all
> >Been reading this thread with some interest, I thought SW caps were DEAD
> >and buried
> >but they just don't seem to die....
> >If you want the best covering on the outside of the bottles forget foil,
> >paint etc, just submerge
> >the bottles in salt water, fill the bottles with motor oil and fill the
> >container that holds the
> >bottles with oil and hey presto No fizz, No corona.
> >If you take a look on our web
> >site:-http://freespace.virgin-dot-net/michael.tucknott/tesla.htm
> >and go to the components page and then look at caps you will see how to
> >build these little baby's.
> >The best route to follow is to contact Terry F off list and buy a few of
> >his caps and build an MMC...
> >
> >Cheers Mike Tucknott
> >Step forward not backwards
> >
> >
>