Yup, except you can get much larger ones (30qt) for $15 each now :)
On Tue, Oct 2, 2018, 10:06 AM Doug <doug11642@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E0JKKQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Matthew Sweeney
> Sent: Monday, October 01, 2018 11:57 PM
> To: Tesla Coil Mailing List
> Subject: Re: [TCML] Cheap large VDG terminals
>
> I could never effectively prevent Corona forming on the edges of the tape,
> even after trying a few different brands and spending much time smoothing
> as flush as possible.
>
> I found that a thin latex band 2" wide around the area pretty much solved
> that. In fact I used a belt I made that was too short, and just re-spliced
> it even shorter to circle the globe tightly. I use old hard disk magnets
> inside the globe to actually keep the two sections in place. The latex band
> also has the advantage of easy access to the internals and leaves no sticky
> residue.
>
> It's funny that after all the time and pain I put into more complex
> solutions in the end some of the simplest ones have been the most
> successful for me.
>
> I am actually thinking of using these large bowls to build a giant water
> powered induction machine - they have a great steampunk look when joined :)
>
> On Mon, Oct 1, 2018, 5:28 PM <cn8@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> > True--It's best to have only metal on a VDG terminal. Any insulator will
> > acquire a surface charge which will promote spark formation. The higher
> > the
> > insulator stands above the metal, the more it will cause sparks or
> > coronas.
> > The aluminum metal tape that Ace Hdwe sells is the best for attaching the
> > electrode halves together. Be sure to slick down any edges or bumps.
> > Especially with a high impedance source like a VDG, it's best to minimize
> > insulators in high voltage designs.
> >
> > --- Carl
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Tesla <tesla-bounces@xxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of Doug
> > Sent: Sunday, September 30, 2018 2:28 PM
> > To: Tesla Coil Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Re: [TCML] Cheap large VDG terminals
> >
> > Ikea , Blanda blank bowls no rim on them.
> >
> >
> > On 9/30/2018 4:27 PM, Matthew Sweeney wrote:
> > > Apparently some of those do have a mirror outer finish, you have to
> > > look through the pictures in the listings.
> > >
> > > On Sun, Sep 30, 2018, 3:25 PM Allen Bishop via Tesla
> > > <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >> You could spot weld them together rim to rim then grind off half the
> > >> rim and mig weld them then grind off the rest of the rim and mig weld
> > the
> > rest.
> > >> Then grind the welds smooth and buff. Problem is the inside of the
> > >> bowls are mirror finish but the outside is satin not mirror.
> > >>
> > >> Allen Bishop
> > >> Colorado Springs
> > >>
> > >> Sent from my iPad
> > >>
> > >>> On Sep 30, 2018, at 11:58 AM, charles rakes <crakes29@xxxxxxxxx>
> > wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> Split a rubber hose and use silicon rubber to attach. That's what
> > >>> I'd try. Charles
> > >>>
> > >>> On Sun, Sep 30, 2018 at 12:09 PM homerlea--- via Tesla
> > >>> <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> > >>>
> > >>> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>> Could you fasten two together and put a thick ring of insulation
> > >>>> around the rim to keep it from breaking out too soon?
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>> -----Original Message-----
> > >>>> From: Matthew Sweeney <msweeney23@xxxxxxxxx>
> > >>>> To: Tesla Coil Mailing List <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> > >>>> Sent: Sun, Sep 30, 2018 7:55 am
> > >>>> Subject: [TCML] Cheap large VDG terminals
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Beautiful mirror finish 30qt/22 inch stainless steel mixing bowls
> > >>>> going
> > >> for
> > >>>> $20 on eBay .
> > >>>>
> > >>>> I'm still figuring out what to do with the lip.
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