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Oil Paper Caps.




From: 	 MATT   MCARTHUR[SMTP:RSNV02D-at-prodigy-dot-com]
Sent: 	Thursday, December 11, 1997 6:00 PM
To: 	tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
Subject: 	Oil Paper Caps.

>I intend to seal the unit with Outdoor Silicon Sealant, the label 
says the 
>product emits acetic acid on curing, do you think this will 
contaminate the 
>oil unacceptably?  If so, would two part epoxy resin be better?
>
>I think electrically the silicon sealant should be OK, I think also 
it will 
>be resistant to oil leakage, is this correct?
 
    I wouldn't use silicone, since by experience the oil will break 
it down and your cap will leak.
You could use a 2 part epoxy mix to seal everything off and it will 
work just fine.

                 Matt M. (CT)