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Visconol Capacitors
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From: Malcolm Watts [SMTP:MALCOLM-at-directorate.wnp.ac.nz]
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 1998 1:52 AM
To: Tesla List
Subject: Re: Visconol Capacitors
Hi all,
According to NZ Health Department list of PCBs and PCB
containing components, Visconol is *SAFE*. Another on the list also
ending in "OL" is Nitrogol. I have opened up a cap with this stuff
in it and flame tested it. It also is safe. I destroyed the cap in an
early TC. We now use the oil in an insulation testing tank.
Malcolm
> From: SBJohnston-at-aol-dot-com [SMTP:SBJohnston-at-aol-dot-com]
> Sent: Monday, February 16, 1998 12:59 PM
> To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> Subject: Re: Visconol Capacitors
>
>
> DC Cox wrote:
>
> >It's ok if you keep the units sealed but don't go poking your
> >hands in it and then having lunch!
>
> You're so right - ingesting PCB is a very bad thing. But there is also a
> serious problem if should happen to burn. If I recall correctly, the fire's
> chemical reaction will release Dioxin into the air. - another bad thing.
> I've removed all PCB-filled components from our facilities due to the danger
> in case of fire.
>
> But of course, this worry only applies to this situation if Visconol
> contains PCB... and so far, it isn't on any of my lists. Maybe it's OK.
>
> Steve Johnston
>
> sbjohnston-at-aol-dot-com