Re: air variable capacitor

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

If this cap were submerged in oil, the total capacitance would be increased by
at least a factor of two and the voltage rating would be greatly increased. 
Mike 


>
> The basic question for you to ask, is what is the breakdown voltage of the 
> capacitor?  I  suspect it may be low. If the plates are less than 3/4 in 
> appart a NST will probibly arc between plates. Try it with just a NST and no 
> other parts. If it dosent arc it should work.You may nead to add more cap. 
>  Robert  H