Re: [TowerTalk] Static, Lightening, and protection

[Jim Smith <jimsmith@shaw.ca>]

I believe that "Lenhide" is spelled "Leyden".  Leyden jars are basically 
capacitors.

73 de JIm Smith   VE7FO

Tower (K8RI) wrote:

> It can be, and has been shown using a Tesla coil, and Vandegraff generator
> that some pretty hefty sparks can be developed. Add a couple Lenhide Jars
> (sp?) and they and give you a poke you won't soon forget. 
>  

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