RE: salt water cap?

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Original poster: "Dave Halliday by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dh-at-synthstuff-dot-com>

Here is a nice solid design:
http://www.thegeekgroup-dot-org/projects/bucketcap/


I would not use used motor oil since there will be metallic particles from
engine wear.
You don't need much oil so go to the drugstore and get a pint of mineral
oil.



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Sent: Tuesday, April 15, 2003 9:10 PM
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Subject: salt water cap?


Original poster: "TheCrazzyman by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<TheCrazzyman-at-attbi-dot-com>

ok im goan be making some salt water caps and i have some questions.

first
the rod that goes down into the salt water needs to be how long?

second
how salty should i make the water? i was planing to make it almost a gel or
a goo.

third
what oil do i use to cover the top? motor oil?

forth
and when i hook them up do i just, connect all the tops to one lead. and
all the bottems/sides to the other lead?


Thank You
Alex Snell
California bay area