[AMPS] Filter cap mounting

[measures]

>
>It's time to retire the WW2 oil caps in my HB amp.
>Want to build a 'holder' for 16 electrolytics.  
> The questions are:  what
>kind of plasic?   
>
polycarbonate, ABS,  or acrylic.  

>Where can I get 10" x 10" x .25" pieces?

virtually any plastics supplier.  

>Parameters of interest:   6KV or so across the cap string,  want to be
>able to drill it for the cap bodies (probably will use a router), 

There is a simpler way.   Apply silicone rubber adhesive to the bottom of 
each cap.    Set them in rows. with a suitable air gap  to allow air to 
circulate.   When the silicone rubber sets up, the caps are shock 
mounted.  

later, Bill

-  Rich..., 805.386.3734, www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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