Re: electrical properties of acrylic

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Original poster: "Resonance Research Corp. by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <resonance-at-jvlnet-dot-com>


In a high performance coil we always run at least one circular flat 1/4 inch
acrylic plate approx 5-6 inches down from the top end of the tube.  In some
coils we actually run two insulation plates.

I actually saw one of Wysock's coils (model# 9) break down internally so I
know it can happen.

Dr. Resonance

Resonance Research Corp.
E11870 Shadylane Rd.
Baraboo,  WI  53913

 > Out of ignorance and superstition I always expoy in a pair of lexan
baffles
 > near the top and bottom of the PVC coil form shortly after drying.  This
 > being the case, is an internal coating still recommended to prevent
 > tracking?  What about the baffles?  Is this needless overkill?  I recall
 > reading several threads in this list which imply that the electrostatic
 > field created by the top load precludes any chance of arcing down the
 > center of the coil.  What's the straight dope?
 >