Re: cornell or cornel? : )))

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Original poster: "Mark W. Stolz" <mark_w_stolz@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi All,

I have to concur with Bart about a generational difference.  I too 
bought caps back when from the Geek Group and they had a different 
appearence from those recently bought.  Here is a page with pictures of both.
http://teslacoils4christ.org/mark.stolz/capacitor/cdecaps.htm

Hope this is helpful.

Mark Stolz
Pearland, TX
http://teslacoils4christ.org/


> Original poster: "Barton B. Anderson" <bartb@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Looks like it's from the first batch of the original 942C caps (see 
> labeling). I was the first to buy Geek Group MMC's way back 
> whenever, and the writing looks the same, however, the ends of the 
> roll were ok on my caps. Here's a pic of what my caps look like 
> (ignore the polyurethane spillage over the caps [pulled from an 
> earlier "stupid" idea]). These caps, although not pretty, have stood 
> the test of time (and sparks). I filled the neighborhood with ozone 
> last week on this same cap bank.
>
> http://www.classictesla.com/photos/mmc/mmc4.jpg
>
> My opinion (FWIW), is they are an early version of the 942C series 
> and the internal's are fine, but I agree, their outer appearance is 
> crap. If cosmetics are of concern (and they certainly are to some 
> folks), then I would return them and buy elsewhere (if possible). If 
> that's not possible (or economical), then unwrap the outer sheath 
> and give them a nice paint.
>
> Take care,
> Bart