looking for dielectric fluid

[Mick]

i'm looking for some info on different types of dielectric fluid

(for those that don't know, dielectric fluid is a fluid that doesn't conduct electricity)

[Anthony]

Water

------------------
"Shit happens. Get a fucking helmet"

[kingspaz]

oil?...i don't think that conducts.

what do you need it for?

[This message has been edited by kingspaz (edited September 19, 2001).]

[Fingerless]

Anthony's right, just make SURE its distilled water.

[Mick]

distilled water works, but it picks up salts to quickly and starts to conduct again

i need something that will remain non-conductive

[twinkle]

You could use transformer oil to this is used in big high voltage transformers as cooling fluid .
here is a link to what that oil is
http://www.camd.lsu.edu/msds/t/transformer_oil.htm

[Mick]

hmm, i might give that ago

altho, it all depends on how well the oil can be cooled

eh, i guess we'll see

[Anthony]

If you're looking at cooling, water has a very good specific heat capacity and is an excellent conductor of heat.

Oil isn't so good bu it does give corrosion protection at the same time.

------------------
"Shit happens. Get a fucking helmet"