Re: condensors

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Original poster: "Ray von Postel by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <vonpostel-at-prodigy-dot-net>

Joyce:
When talking about electricity, including Tesla coils, a condensor
(condenser) and a capacitor are the
same.
That is, a device for accumulating and holding a charge of electricity.
Many people use condenser or
capacitor interchangeably.  Both are correct.

There is another meaning for condenser which is something that changes
gases or vapors to liquid or
solid form.
An example would be when salt water is distilled to get fresh water or corn
mash is cooked to get white
lightning
a.k.a. moon shine.  In that sense it is a part of a still.

So, it just depends on the context.   For electricity, both condenser and
capacitor are correct.
If you are running a still you would use condenser.

Ray

>
> And if someone might take the time to explain, what is the difference
> between a capacitor and a condensor?
>
> Thanks!
> Joyce