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Re: Rubber toroids
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To: tesla@pupman.com
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Subject: Re: Rubber toroids
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From: Tesla List <mod1@pupman.com>
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Date: Sun, 12 Oct 1997 11:57:39 -0600 (MDT)
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Approved: mod1@poodle.pupman.com
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Date: Sat, 11 Oct 1997 20:16:54 +0500
From: "Alfred A. Skrocki" <alfred.skrocki@cybernetworking.com>
To: Tesla List <tesla@pupman.com>
Subject: Re: Rubber toroids
On Fri, 06 Oct 1995 16:17:41 +0200 Kenneth Aaron
<kennetha@geocities.com> wrote;
> I've just got the idea of using the inner part of tyres as a toroid
> for TC's. The inner tube is just the right shape, rubber is also
> conductive (though high resistance) and is free for the taking.
> You can get sizes from motorcycle 50cc's (very small) right upto
> tractor tyres, which are huge. Just need to hook them up to the coil.
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> Comments anyone ?
It works! When I was no longer able to find spun sheet iron globes to
use for Van De Graffs and Tesla coil terminals, I started
experimenting with various manufacturing techniques and ended up with
using paper mache and then spraying it with Aqua-Dag spray ( a
conductive graphite based paint used in the T.V. industry to create
ground plains in cabinets ect.) then plating the entire surface using
a foam brush connected to oe terminal of the power supply and the
other terminal being connected to the Aqua-Dag surface periodicaly
soaking up some plating soloution onto the foam brush. Using this
technique I hae so far manufactured a 6 foot sphere for my last Van
De Graff generator and a 48 inch x 12 inch toroid for one of my
Tesla coils. Using this method I hae no doubt in my ability to make a
conductive surface of ANY size or shape I so desire!
Sincerely
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