MadSci Network: Engineering |
My guess is you are getting leakage somewhere, either on the disks or the insulating supports. Cleaning with alcahol would probably be better than water, which may leave deposits on the plastic. Some plastics can absorb moisture - if this is the problem, a day or two in a very warm, dry place may fix it. PVC should ideally be sealed with varnish before using for HV applications. Avoid using any household glass/plastic polishes, as some have anti-static additives, which would be disasterous, and could be hard to remove.
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