Re: Epoxy for Capping Secondary . . .?

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Original poster: "D.C. Cox by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <DR.RESONANCE-at-next-wave-dot-net>


3 coats of Dolph's AC-43 is about the best you can get.  It soaks in deep
and makes a nice hard coating with excellent HV anti-tracking properties.
It's a synthetic blended especially for HV work.

Dr. Resonance



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Subject: Re: Epoxy for Capping Secondary . . .?


> Original poster: "rheidlebaugh by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<rheidlebaugh-at-zialink-dot-com>
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> Dan: the problem is there as many different types of EPOXI blends as there
> are people to use them. In general I avoid any EPOXI I dont have the specs
> for. I use POLYESTER resin for high voltage. (fiber glass) un like epoxi
it
> is not as resiliat  and is more prone to breakage if used without some
type
> of binder. Binders are your choice. The military uses cork powder to
glass.
> The only problem filler I have found is starch. Starch adds bulk, but adds
> no strength or electrical advantage and may decrease breakdown voltage.
>    Robert  H
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> > From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> > Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 12:25:08 -0600
> > To: Tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> > Subject: Epoxy for Capping Secondary . . .?
> > Resent-From: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> > Resent-Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 12:49:59 -0600
> >
> > Original poster: "Mccauley, Daniel H by way of Terry Fritz
> > <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <daniel.h.mccauley-at-lmco-dot-com>
> >
> >
> > I think i may have already asked this question, but i forget if i
> > posted it or not.
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> > Anyways, I've been searching the archives, and numerous tesla coil
> > websites for an appropriate material to
> > bond my PVC or plexiglass caps to my secondary.
> >
> > It seems that in almost every article i read on this they tell you
> > about every type of epoxy / adhesive NOT to use, but none mentions what
type
> > you SHOULD be using.
> >
> > Any help appreciated!!
> >
> > Thanks
> > Dan
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