fixing a transformer

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• Subject: fixing a transformer
• From: "Andy Cleary" <gemware2-at-dreamscape-dot-com> (by way of Terry Fritz <twf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
• Date: Sun, 04 Apr 1999 03:48:43 -0600
• Approved: twf-at-verinet-dot-com

        I recently was given a very nice neon sign transformer (15kv 30ma) for
my
first coil, the only problem being that it is partially broken.  I do not
want to buy a new transformer, because they are quite expensive and I am
sure that I'd break it.  I have read of a way to fix this kind of
transformer by placing it in the oven to reheat the potting material which
would remove the carbon traces.  How good is this technique?  If it is good,
what should the setting of the oven (conventional I assume) be on, how long
would it take, etc.?  Thank you very much,

-Andy

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