Re: Transformer Oil

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Original poster: "rheidlebaugh by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <rheidlebaugh-at-zialink-dot-com>

I tried to get oil from my loval oil supply and found the Haz shipping to be
more than the cost of drug store mineral oil by twice.
  Robert  H

> From: "Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>
> Date: Sun, 03 Mar 2002 12:27:55 -0700
> To: tesla-at-pupman-dot-com
> Subject: RE: Transformer Oil
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> Resent-Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2002 12:48:02 -0700
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> Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> <jim-at-jlproduction-dot-com>
> 
> Hi,
> Just a thought as I work for a large auto parts chain in NH. We sell
> bulk oil of all kinds and it is supplied by Maine Lube who is a VERY
> large oil supplier for the entire northeast. Our customer base includes
> PSNH (public service of NH) and Verizon so I am sure we sell this stuff
> and I KNOW Maine lube does regardless. It is quite possible that I could
> buy it in smaller quantities than 55 gal, say 5 gal pails, and break
> that down into gallons if the demand was there.
> I would have to look into shipping issues (MSDS's and proper containers
> with labels etc) but I would think it's "doable". We ship stuff globally
> all the time.
> If you guys really strike out, or the response is large, I would
> certainly look into it for you.
> 
> Jim Layton
> jim-at-jlproduction-dot-com
> 
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> Sent: Saturday, March 02, 2002 7:51 PM
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> Subject: Re: Transformer Oil
> 
> Original poster: "Matthew Smith by way of Terry Fritz
> <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <matt-at-kbc-dot-net.au>
> 
> Hi Mark / All
> 
> Find a factory with its own transformer and get friendly with the
> maintenance manager...
> 
> I have attempted to get hold of some, but the minimum quantity that I
> could be supplied was 200 litres, somewhat more than I need and a lot
> more money than I can afford.
> 
> So, as above, I'd suggest trying to find somewhere that uses the stuff
> and try to scrounge a gallon or two of them; it's amazing what a
> well-placed beer can get!  (This has worked for me on getting other
> stuff but I'm still out of luck on tranny oil)
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Matthew Smith
> 
> Tesla list wrote:
> 
>> Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
> <A123X-at-aol-dot-com>
>> 
>> I need transformer oil for my MOT supply. Where can I get transformer
> oil or
>> just mineral oil with out having to spend a lot?
>> 
>> Mark
>> 
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