On Sun, 20 Feb 2011 14:26:42 -0600, "amdx" wrote:


"FigureItOut" wrote in message
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On Sun, 20 Feb 2011 09:20:12 -0600, "amdx" wrote:

http://i395.photobucket.com/albums/p...mspaced5mm.jpg

The plates are 1 cm x 1 cm spaced 5 mm apart.


Ever consider simply using a proper air core variable cap?

You have any 0.3pf air variables.

You could manage .3 with the empty tank alone.

Why is this one improper?
Mikek

Because applying the lid changed the value. Duh.

That air gap is so big that even local electrostatic fields would ****
with it.