Re: Concerns about Silicone

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Original poster: "Tim_S" <stm800@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

i'm experimenting with plastidip black right now.
it is holding well over 1kv/mil of applied thickness.

but of course you must read the warning directions mine has been cured for
over 2 weeks
before i applied any power.

tim
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Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2006 12:35 AM
Subject: Re: Concerns about Silicone


> Original poster: Vardan <vardan01@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Hi,
>
> A number of coils have been "blown up" form explosive gases inside
> the secondary form.  Many "glues" give off explosive gasses that can
> collect inside the secondary form if it is "sealed"...
>
> A "warning thing" about that!! ;-))
>
> Cheers,
>
>          Terry
>
> At 10:23 PM 3/14/2006, you wrote:
> >I'd be careful about what was used as a sealant. About 10-11 years
> >ago I got the bright idea to use plastidip for a pvc coater
> >(releases explosive gasses as it cures). Turned my 3" secondary into
> >a pipe bomb when a spark found its way inside the secondary. Luckily
> >it just launched the acrylic end disc/topload mounting bolt  into
> >the ceiling where it stuck and scared the hell outa me with a really
> >loud bang/fireball (think mini version of Dr.R's hydrogen cannon).
> >Not sure about silicone or rtv, but heard that anything that smells
> >like vinegar pre-cure is bad.
> >
> >Mike
> >----- Original Message ----- From: "Tesla list" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> >To: <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> >Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 11:54 AM
> >Subject: Concerns about Silicone
> >
> >
> >>Original poster: "C. Sibley" <a37chevy@xxxxxxxxx>
> >>
> >>I'm thinking about using a couple of dabs of silicone
> >>to affix the end caps of my secondary, but am
> >>concerned that the dielectric might be bad.  I'd like
> >>to use something that remains flexible so that I could
> >>remove the cap if necessary.
> >>
> >>I've also heard that out-gassing occurs as it dries
> >>and that the residue might be of concern if it
> >>condenses on the inside of the coil.
> >>
> >>Need I worry about using this material in a coil?
> >>
> >>Thanks,
> >>
> >>Curt.
> >>
> >>
> >
>