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Home Made Capacitors


By Kevin L, Section Homebrewed Electricity
Posted on Sat Nov 29th, 2003 at 10:10:28 AM MST
Home Made Capacitors

Has anyone on the boad ever made ther own capacitor bank with aluminum foil and wax paper, or plastic sheet?   I would like to have a very large filtering bank for use at my home.  If you have any experiance or input please let me know.
Thank You
Kevin L
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by Garry on Sat Nov 29th, 2003 at 10:36:54 AM MST
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Yes I have. It was a learning experience but otherwise a waste of time. Take apart a modern oil filled capacitor. It is a thing of beauty and economy. I have used plate glass and foil to make very high voltage caps that I couldn't find when I was a kid.
Garry


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