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Re: Homemade Caps are a Health Risk?



Original poster: "M G" <gt4awd@xxxxxxxxx>


I'm not sure if anyone has mentioned this yet, but the home-made glass/HDPE (I would use HDPE) capacitors could just be placed in some type of oil to prevent the formation of corona, in the process preventing any toxic gases such as ozone. So, about how much would it cost for a good MMC setup using home-made capacitors immersed in oil?

Medium container: $2-4 ($4)

12" x 6" x 6"



Small containers: $.50-1 ($8 for eight of them)

2.5" x 2.5" x 5"



Copper wire: $.20-.40

$4 for ten feet



Electrical tape: $1-2



Epoxy: $1-3



Candle wax: $5-10





Highest total: $31.00



I have not made a MMC using the above method, and lack the math equations/knowledge to calculate the capacitance to be expected from a setup like this. If someone could calculate the capacitance (show the equations used so I can learn please) using the above dimensions Length x Width X Depth so we can compare the price of this setup to an expensive C.D. 2kv .15mfd MMC, that would be great. What would be the best insulation oil to use at the cheapest price, and best at highest price? Would it be better to use metal shavings, say shreaded up aluminum foil, highly concentrated salt water, or maybe a mixture of both for the inside cap "plate"? What would be the best method to prevent any oil leakage?

Thanks,

Matt G.
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Subject : Re: Homemade Caps are a Health Risk?
Date : Sun, 01 Apr 2007 22:30:19 -0600
From : "Tesla list" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
To : tesla@xxxxxxxxxx

Original poster: "resonance"


I think the larger issue here is the confinement factor. If one has
the coil in a garage and can open a large door in the evening, it
should not present a problem. In a confined basement, such as I was
involved in during my younger days, I limited my run times to 30 sec
or less and opened windows, used fans, etc. I would use great
caution in a closed apartment, room, or basement. I recall it
sometimes made so physically sick with nausea in my basement.

If a respiratory problem does ensue, and becomes permanent, then you
basically become the human guinea pig. Not a good idea.
The cheap price of a glass jar cap is a terrible risk as compared to
a standard MMC cap which is not really all that expensive. I compare
taking this risk akin to driving without a seatbelt. You may get
away with it for a long time, and then, bang!

One could do a scientific study with placebos, etc. but the people
affected in a negative way may have future problems. There is really
no may to "guesstimate" the potential of the problem but my point is,
why even take the risk to begin with? I remember it made my
physically sick so my warning was to new coilers in an attempt to
make them aware of potential problems. One should not have to
experience a problem --- using the noodle to prevent any such issue
is the central point of my original post.

Yes, I think alum. foil home-made caps could present a future health
risk. Proceed at your own risk!

Dr. Resonance


>We never truly answered the question that was going around for a
>while 2 weeks ago or so. Do home made caps represent a health
>risk? What ARE the risks involved with O3 (ozone)? And, how great
>are they in affecting someone? Because, some people are not able to
>spend upwards of usually $100 for a good MMC bank, the bottle caps
>or whatever seem to be the best option for many economically.
>
>Quote:
>"The ozone production of this type of capacitor is terrible and
>could present a serious health hazard."
>
>-Dr. Resonance
>
>
>
>I mean, how terrible is this health risk and what is the large
>health hazard? I mean, ozone is no different than living in a place
>such as Mexico City or Los Angeles where the smog gets so bad that
>people have to go to the hospital because of respritory issues
>caused by the environment.
>
>
>
>-Shelton






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