Re: Constructing HV Supply Oil Tank - PVC

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Original poster: "Richard W. by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <potluck-at-xmission-dot-com>

Hi Daniel, list,

Wouldn't a means of pressure relief also be necessary for containment of
transformers?

Rick W.
Salt Lake

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Subject: Constructing HV Supply Oil Tank - PVC


 > Original poster: "Mccauley, Daniel H by way of Terry Fritz
<teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <daniel.h.mccauley-at-lmco-dot-com>
 >
 >
 > I'm going to be building a 70kV HV supply in which an X-Ray transformer
and
 > diodes will be submerged in oil.  This will be
 > for an experimental high voltage CW coil i'm planning to build.
 >
 > I was planning on building my own oil tank using standard Type I PVC.  The
 > material is extremely easy to machine and is bonded instantly with Loctite
 > Super-Plastic Adhesive (i forget the actual number of the adhesive).
 > Also, all joints would be sealed as well to prevent any oil leaks and the
 > top cover would attach using an gasket type
 > seal.
 >
 > On paper it seems like it would work, but is there any thing i'm missing
or
 > anything which could cause a problem i'm not
 > seeing???  I don't think the PVC will break-down and contaminate the oil.
 >
 > I have lots of liquid tight high voltage connectors (typically used for hv
 > capacitors), so getting power in and out of the
 > unit won't be a problem.
 >
 > Any help again appreciated much!
 >
 > The Captain
 >
 >
 >