Does the string really have to be a very good insulator?  It is long and has a 
small cross section, and is electrically in parallel with the case of the 
battery.


Best Regards,

Laurence Motteram
Calibration & Service Manager
Scientific Devices Australia
Ph: +61 (0)3 9569 1366
M: +61 (0)425 765 019
https://scientific-devices.com.au
[email protected]


-----Original Message-----
From: volt-nuts [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Dr. 
David Kirkby
Sent: Tuesday, 23 July 2019 4:17 AM
To: Discussion of precise voltage measurement
Subject: [volt-nuts] Can anyone suggest a good flexible insulator to make an 
“Oxford Bell”

I have been discussing with some friends about the Oxford Bell with a view
to making one. One guy can not believe a battery can last 175 years.

Anyway, I was wondering what would make a good insulator to suspend the
ball. I thought of nylon fishing like, but can anyone think of a better
insulator? Obviously PTFE is a good insulator, but it’s not exactly
flexible. Nor is sapphire.

Dave
-- 
Dr. David Kirkby,
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