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On Thu, 22 Feb 1996 20:00:23 +0700 you wrote:

>>Jim, I've built 6 similar caps using 60 mil poly, and every one eventually 
>>failed.  For 15 kv, you need 90 mil or better.
>>
>>Bert
>
>Bert,
>
>I agree.  I lost two of these.  One at 12kv and one at about 10kv.  What
>voltage did yours fail at?  We need to get the instructions at the ftp site
>for building these modified to alert future builders as to the true working
>voltage.  I don't think they can be used above 9kv safely.
>
>Chip Atkinson,  If we get a consensus on this, can someone modify those
>files?
>
>Thanks, Ed Sonderman
>

Guys,  I've been running my 2 rolled caps at 12kv for close to a year
without a burnout.  The first one I ran alone for about 9 months. 
That cap sat in oil for about 2 months or more before I ever used it. 
The second one sat for at least a month, but was hooked up in series
with the first when it was first fired.  Do you think that the oil
saturating the roll is preventing a burnout?

Of course I am using the 2 rolled caps for a stand for the primary now
that I have my 2 commercial caps. :)


Mark R. Napier
napier-at-cats.ucsc.edu