Re: secondary coilform painting

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Original poster: "Dr. Resonance" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com> 


Yes, you are correct.  The entire coilform should be sanded inside and
outside, and then coated with 3 coats of G.E. Glyptal (motor rewind shop)
allowing each coat to dry 24 hrs.

This totally seals the tube and prevents high freq tracking which can occur
at TC frequencies.

Dr. Resonance

Resonance Research Corporation
E11870 Shadylane Rd.
Baraboo   WI   53913
 >
 > I noticed on the GeekGroup site they painted the ends of a secondary coil
 > form with appliance paint.
 > Can any one tell me what kinds of paint could be used to do this?
 > And I noticed that the coil form was only painted on the ends.  I know the
 > rest of the coil is not showing after it is wound I might want to paint
the
 > whole coil form any way.
 > Would it be safe to use a paint for the whole coil form?
 >
 > Luke Galyan
 > Bluu-at-cox-dot-net