Re: Dielectrics

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Original poster: "Jim Lux by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jimlux-at-earthlink-dot-net>

And both have troubles with large temperature variations (various fractions
settling/gumming/solidifying out)... after all, they're designed to be
consumed when bought, not stored for years...

Commercial insulating oil has an anti-oxidant added to prevent spoilage.
I've seen both BHT and alpha-tocopherol (Vitamin E) added...

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Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2002 8:55 AM
Subject: Re: Dielectrics


> Original poster: "Area31 Research Facility by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <rwstephens-at-hurontario-dot-net>
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> Diesel fuel degrades biologically over time.  The time is extended if
placed in
> cool dark storage.  Ditto for kerosene.
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> > Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 14:53
> > Subject: Re: Dielectrics
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> > Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz
> > <<mailto:twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> > <<mailto:Goinbonkers-at-aol-dot-com>Goinbonkers-at-aol-dot-com>
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> > Hi All.
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> >    What is the breakdown voltage of kerosene and motor oil?  I want to
try
> > to make a cap that uses only motor oil or kerosene as the dielectric.  I
> > know I want additive free oil, but will I need to dry it before use?
> > Can someone who's done this give me some pointers?
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> > Thanks,
> > Winston
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> > Hi All,
> >    A thought just occurred to me related to this.   Has anyone
considered
> > using
> > diesel as a dielectric?   It is about the equivalent of 10W motor oil
and
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> > Mike
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