Re: Capacitors (fwd)

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Original poster: "Finn Hammer by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <f-h-at-c.dk>

Wow!

A potential can of worms!

I strongly suggest that we leave all responce to this post to the off
list domain, and avoid yet another PCB thread, agree?

Cheers, Finn Hammer

Tesla list skriver:
 >
 > Original poster: "Chip Atkinson by way of Terry Fritz 
<teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <chip-at-pupman-dot-com>
 >
 > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
 > Date: Sun, 19 Jan 2003 11:23:49 -0500
 > From: RE Lavengood <relave-at-attbi-dot-com>
 > To: chip-at-pupman-dot-com
 > Subject: Capacitors
 >
 > Hi Chip,
 >
 > I am a mild enthusiast of Tesla's work. My real job is as an environmental
 > consultant. I am closing a manufacturing site that has gone out of
 > business. I have to dispose of five large capacitors because they contain
 > PCBs. I would like to find some one to use them rather than just
 > destroying them. These are GE Pyranol Capacitors with internal discharge
 > resistors; Model N92797; Cat No. 15F222;150 micro-farad; 575 volt; 20
 > KVAR; 60 cycle; 3 phase. They have never been used. They are spares that
 > were in the electrical shop in case they were needed.
 >
 >  >From the environmental safety standpoint, an internet search for "PCB
 > safety" will reveal the historical data and the controversy over that
 > data. These capacitors are sealed and there has never been an allegation
 > that using them would pose a risk. When they are no longer serviceable,
 > the law requires that the oil in them be properly disposed. Each unit
 > contains 2.4 gallons of oil. The present disposal cost of this would be
 > $100 per unit.
 >
 > If someone would like them, they are free. The recipient would have to pay
 > for crating and shipping. Each unit is about 18"x18"x5" and weights about
 > 40 pounds. If there is any interest, I can send photos, refined shipping
 > costs etc. For anyone in Massachusetts or northern Connecticut, I would
 > probably deliver them free.
 >
 > Rich
 >
 > RELCO Engineering
 > 134 Wenonah Road
 > Longmeadow MA 01106
 > Tel  413-567-1219
 > FAX 413-567-9404
 > relave-at-attbi-dot-com