[TowerTalk] Ceramic insulator strength - the Splatt Test

[Cqtestk4xs at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/2/2008 5:23:33 PM Greenwich Standard Time,  
wultabat at sympatico.ca writes:

OK you  guys... which of you would go bungee jumping with an egg 
insulator in  series with the cord? ;-)
 
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Insulators are designed for static loads....not for sudden shock loads like  
a bungee jump.  
 
By the way, I wouldn't jump with a five inch thick bungee cord in series  
with anything.
 
Bill KH7XS/K4XS








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