[TowerTalk] Inductor Design and Voltage Breakdown

[Howard Hoyt]

On 7/31/2015 4:53 PM, towertalk-request at contesting.com wrote:
> Lexan strength advantage over plexiglass degrades with exposure to UV.
>
> Patrick     NJ5G

As does plexiglass (acrylic resin).  When specifying any plastic for 
direct sun exposure UV-stabilized grades must be used if long life is 
desired.  Given this caveat my choice would be for polycarbonate over 
acrylic.

Sabic Lexan (formerly GE Lexan) comes in UV-stabilized grades in the 1x3 
series (123, 133, 163), as does Bayer in their Makrolon GP and OP lines 
of polycarbonate.  The Bayer product is available through USPlastics in 
small quantities:
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=24785

I'd love to see the final product, Jim!

Cheers & 73,

Howie - WA4PSC