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Here is one.

when I 1st started experimenting with HV, I wanted to find out where is the energy stored on a water capacitor (layden Jar).

So using the elimination process I started my tests.

I had a plastic water bottle wrapped with aluminum foil. filled the bottle with water, and place a 1/2 copper tube inside.

I then charged the capacitor with a TV fly back transformer.

1st test was to carefully replace the aluminum with a new piece. after replacing I check and cap was still charged. so I knew the energy was not stored in the aluminum foil.

then I re-charged the cap.

2nd I replaced the copper tube, and capacitor still charged. so I know the energy was not stored in the copper tube either.

so now I was thinking that the charge was in the water.

I re-charged the cap.

removed the copper tube, and carefully holding the capacitor with by hands, I took it to the sink and emptied the bottle.

now this where it got interesting. I had the bottle in one hand, placed the bottle under the faucet, and my other hand was ready to open the faucet to re-fill the bottle. as soon as I opened the faucet, I got Jolted so hard, that I even got a burn on the top of the roof of my mouth.


I got my answer and I will never forget... the charge is stored in the plastic bottle.