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    Jan 31, 2009, 05:09 AM
    Electrical conductor
    Is plant oil an electrical conductor.
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    Jan 31, 2009, 06:32 AM

    I would guess yes, and would prove with a Multimeter(Ohmmeter)
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    Feb 4, 2009, 09:20 PM

    Most pure oils are insulators. Contaminants and salts could make them conductive.
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    Feb 7, 2009, 03:15 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by ahd9683 View Post
    is plant oil an electrical conductor.
    Oil is oil. If from a plant or otherwise is not important.
    The purity of the oil is relevant. Contaminants in the oil may make it conductive.
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