11-07-2017, 07:58 AM
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When Pigs Fly!
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Orlando, FL
Posts: 1,102
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blackshire
Yes--the stiff, smooth, dark green, slightly-shiny "Stone-ized" paper of the stage couplers is called that (maybe because it somewhat resembles how a fish's skin looks?).
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I did a search and this came up:
fishpaper An insulating paper, often fiber- or oilcloth-like, used in the construction of transformers and coils. [Historical Note: Alvin G. Sydor writes: "In 1729 Stephen Gray made the discovery of the conducting and non-conducting power of different substances. Gray found that by using woven silk served as an excellent insulator. Some years later it was found that the paper industry could provide what was equivalent to woven silk. Later it was discovered that if the paper was saturated with fish oil its ability as an insulator was much improved particularly when used in harsh environments and high voltages."
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