Re: Cleansing Transformer Oil (fwd)

[Steven Roys <sroys@xxxxxxxx>]

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Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2003 07:41:56 -0700
From: robert & june heidlebaugh <rheidlebaugh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: Re: Cleansing Transformer Oil

Years passed I added a layer of dry limestone pebbels to absorbe any acid
formed by the watter. Testing is a laboratory project except to insert high
voltage probes and check conductivity.
   Robert   H
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> Date: Wed, 17 Dec 2003 22:07:16 -0700 (MST)
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> Original poster: Steven Roys <sroys@xxxxxxxx>
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> Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 16:45:39 -0500
> From: G <bog@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: Cleansing Transformer Oil
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> Hi All,
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> I have some transformer oil that I'd like to put to use. The problem
> is that it has been stored outside in questinable containers. I am
> planning to heat the oil above 212 degrees Fahrenheit with some
> water-heater elements to drive off any absorbed moisture. How might I
> test the oil to see when it is finished drying? Thanks for the input.
> Oh- this is for a 75 kv project.
>
> Gregory
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