Re: Does my transformer have PCB oil????????

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Original poster: "Crow Leader by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <tesla-at-lists.symmetric-dot-net>

pcbs started being used in the 20s

KEN
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Subject: Does my transformer have PCB oil????????


> Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com>
>
> I just acquired another old GE transformer, and was wondering if anyone
> would know if there was PCB oil in it.
>
> GE Pole Transformer
> Black Cast Iron type approximately 50-60 years old.
> 4000V Primary - 120/240 center-tap secondary
>
> I think the transformer was probably made way before PCB oil was being
used,
> but just wanted to make sure.
>
> Dan
>
>