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Wire Insulation Thickness
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From: Malcolm Watts [SMTP:MALCOLM-at-directorate.wnp.ac.nz]
Sent: Wednesday, May 27, 1998 6:10 PM
To: Tesla List
Subject: Re: Wire Insulation Thickness
Hi Mike,
> From: Hollmike [SMTP:Hollmike-at-aol-dot-com]
> Sent: Tuesday, May 26, 1998 3:10 AM
> To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> Subject: Re: Wire Insulation Thickness
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> Gary,
> I have one source of info that says the enamel can handle 450v/mil. It
> might depend on the manufacturer as to what thickness is available on the
> wire.
> I agree with your idea of spacewinding a coil. It would result in lower
> inductance, but also would greatly reduce the self capacitance of the coil.
It doesn't when the coil is used as a grounded resonator. Measure the
two types of coil with the same major dimensions and see for yourself.
This is one area which has gone totally astray in the past.
Malcolm
> This benefit would probably outwiegh the lower self inductance.
> It would probably take several cans, but Krylon makes an insulating varnish
> that can handle 2100 volts/mil. If one were to fill the space from the
> fishing line with it, it would provide a very high volts/turn capability. I
> ordered cans of this through Grainger for about $4 each if I remember
> correctly.
> Hope this helps,
> Mike Hollingsworth.
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