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Re: [TCML] rotary gap disk



You can also buy it from the Haysite Corp. in PA.  A large industrial
supplier of insulations for the transformer and electrical industry.

Dr. Resonance




On Tue, Dec 2, 2008 at 9:09 AM, <jhowson4@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Arg, I wish I had see this before I bought the cheap poly.  for a 3/4"
> thick 12 by 12 inch sheet the cost is $33.78.  I guess I could use the poly
> as a base or something and get some of this GP03 stuff in a couple weeks.
> Many thanks
> Jay Howson
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: "S&JY" <youngs@xxxxxxxxx>
>
> > Jay,
> >
> > There is another good and cheaper alternative to G-10. It is GP03, an
> > electrical grade fiberglass material, available from McMaster-Carr. It
> > machines well with ordinary tools, and has a temperature range up to 400
> > degrees F, which is better than G-10 if I remember correctly. I use it in
> > my RSG and am very satisfied with it. In 2000, a 12" x 12" x 3/8" sheet
> of
> > it cost $9.73. Look at their Part Number 8549K372 to get you to the right
> > page in their catalog.
> >
> > --Steve Y.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
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> > Of jhowson4@xxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2008 3:54 PM
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> > Subject: Re: [TCML] rotary gap disk
> >
> > I am not planning on pushing tons of power through this thing. About 1
> kva
> > from my obit stack.
> > I tried looking for cheap G-10 again and was unable to locate any. oh
> well
> > When I am out of college and have enough money to buy a pole transformer
> I
> > will probably have enought money to buy a good motor, G-10, and tungston
> to
> > make a really nice gap. But for now this will have to do..
> > I like the idea of using washers as heat sinks on the flying electrodes.
> I
> > think I will use that idea if I have room for more weight.
> > I modifyed the motor today but I have no way to test it for actual sync
> > rotation untill I get home for christmas break. Unless someone knows how
> I
> > can do this without a florecent light.
> > thanks,
> > Jay Howson
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