- What actually Fails outside of Paper Capacitors - 2 Updates
- Semi-OT: Rewiring Whole House - 1 Update
| "pfjw@aol.com" <pfjw@aol.com>: Apr 26 05:28AM -0700 On Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 10:34:46 PM UTC-4, Clifford Heath wrote: > What fails outside of paper capacitors is that anyone still gives a shit. There is that. But, let's start with the wax: A mixture of beeswax (small amount), paraffin, and petroleum jelly for handling. Does anyone here know how old pure beeswax candles were made? Beeswax was dissolved in warm water, and the wicks were dipped multiple times into the solution, picking up a bit of additional wax each time. the keyword is *DISSOLVED*. Even paraffin wax holds water, and beeswax is directly water-soluble. Now, the paper: Rather thin waxed paper purchased from the lowest bidder. And the wax, as above, was subject to moisture damage leading to paper damage. And, of course, the foil. As above, without the wax. And, there are multiple sites dedicated to reproducing these beasts for audiophile/phool purposes. Go figure. Peter Wieck Melrose Park, PA |
| ggherold@gmail.com: Apr 26 09:20AM -0700 > Now, the paper: Rather thin waxed paper purchased from the lowest bidder. And the wax, as above, was subject to moisture damage leading to paper damage. > And, of course, the foil. As above, without the wax. > And, there are multiple sites dedicated to reproducing these beasts for audiophile/phool purposes. Go figure. Huh, Well doesn't a paper cap add that certain 'crispness' to the sound? :^) George H. |
| "pfjw@aol.com" <pfjw@aol.com>: Apr 26 06:20AM -0700 On Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 8:09:32 AM UTC-4, Tim R wrote: > And the Edison circuit in an older house. That would be an old house indeed to be wired for 240 VDC. Otherwise, yes. The standard H-N-H configuration even today. Peter Wieck Melrose Park, PA |
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