RE: [TCML] Disassebling a huge transformer

[William Noble <william_b_noble@xxxxxxx>]

no comment on what is electrically appropriate, but if you want to just cut the core, see if you can borrow a "portaband" saw, that will cut it quickly and easily and safely - just use a fine toothed blade because you are really cutting sheet metal.  And if possible add cutting oil.> Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 08:44:05 -0500> From: bamacoiler@xxxxxxxxx> To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx> CC: > Subject: [TCML] Disassebling a huge transformer> > Het Guys I aquired a gigantic transformer for my pig ballast. I want to> rewind it to make a reactor. My question is Does anyone know of a good way> to get the I seperated from the E. The I section is bolted together with> threaded rod. At the top where the E and I meet the laminations are> interleaved together. This transformer is big, mid section exceeds 25> square inches. Weighs over 300 lbs. Should I simply cut the I section> off? Are there any good methods for this?> Bamacoiler> _______________________________________________> Tesla mailing list> Tesla@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> http://www.pupman.com/mailman/listinfo/tesla_______________________________________________
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