Re: transformer oil, mineral oil, silicone sealant

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Original poster: Mddeming@xxxxxxx 

In a message dated 2/21/07 5:18:47 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
tesla@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
Original poster: "miles waldron" <mileswaldron@xxxxxxxxxxx>

I made this diode array which is 7 X stacked 20 kv 40 ma FWB's in parallel. If
I make a square PVC chamber and seal the diodes into the chamber, can I get
away with filling it with silicone or something else? Or do I need to use
transformer oil, or mineral oil? I would rather the end result not leak oil
or spew rancid mineral oil. I dissected the diodes from a working 120 kvdc
x-ray. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Miles Waldron


Hi Miles,

    You may have a heat problem. If so, oils are more efficient in 
cooling because they cool by both conduction and convection.
    Pure Mineral Oil cannot get rancid. Only animal or 
.vegetable-based oils or blends can get rancid.

Matt D.




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