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Re: Bad Pig?



Original poster: Esondrmn@xxxxxxx
Curt,

You might also want to keep this pig, even if it is bad. The core would be good for winding a ballast inductor on. Or maybe just using the existing 240 volt windings as a ballast.

Ed Sonderman


In a message dated 1/15/2006 11:36:27 AM Pacific Standard Time, tesla@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
Original poster: "Gerry  Reynolds" <gerryreynolds@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi Curt,

At least this clears up conflicting info.  You might want to pop off
the top and take a visual look.  Maybe (if you're lucky) the short is
in the interconnect between the transformer and the bushings.  It
might also be a good exercise to try to localize the short to one of
the three coils (primary, HV1, HV2).  A DC current source like a
current limited DC power supply can be used with a DVM to follow the
current path.  Dump the oil into another container and pull the
transformer from its case if you need to get better access.  Learn
what you can before you pull it however.  If you can fix it, you may
want to put new mineral oil back into the case to minimize contamination.

Gerry R