Re: Rectanguloids (was: Big Toroids, collective conscious brain storm)

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The major dia and large surface area is what keeps the electrostatic 
field equalized so we want to keep this big and round --- no squares 
as this would serverely disrupt the field.

Dr. Resonance
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Subject: Rectanguloids (was: Big Toroids, collective conscious brain storm)


> Original poster: "J. Aaron Holmes" <jaholmes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Lots of talk about big toroids.  I'm wondering:  It
> seems to me like the major factor determining breakout
> voltage is the *minor* diameter of the toroid, and
> that the *major* diameter has mostly to do with
> increasing the capacitance.  Is that correct?  If so,
> then why not simply create a rectangular topload using
> 90-degree sections of large pipe.  If plastic pipe
> were to be used, then conductive paint could be
> applied.
>
> Regards,
> Aaron, N7OE