Re: possible sources for sheet lead and mineral/ transformer oil?

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Original poster: "David Rieben" <drieben-at-midsouth.rr-dot-com> 

Hi Jack, Matt,

Steve Flowers has recently relocated to the Tupelo, MS
area (Saltillo, to be exact) but does indeed still sell a few
neat high voltage goodies on ebay. However, I would be careful
with the transformer oil he sales if very low moisture content
is critical for your project as it is stored exposed to the southern
humidity and would almost certainly pick up some moisture
under these conditions. Both of my x-ray transformers came
from Steve though and I lived within a decent day's drive
of him when he was in LA. and am now even closer since he
has relocated to MS (I'm in Memphis). Over all Steve is a
great guy to deal with for your high voltage needs and I
would highly recommend him.

David Rieben



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Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2004 6:45 PM
Subject: Re: possible sources for sheet lead and mineral/ transformer oil?


 > Original poster: Mddeming-at-aol-dot-com
 >
 > In a message dated 10/6/04 1:30:44 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
 > tesla-at-pupman-dot-com writes:
 > Original poster: "Jack Vandam" <snotoir7674g-at-mindspring-dot-com>
 >
 > Hi Guys:
 >
 > Can anyone recommend places where I might find sheet lead and transformer/
 > mineral oil at reasonable prices.  The local drug store has mineral oil,
but
 > it isn't cheap and the container is small.  Not sure how much quantity
yet,
 > but suggested places to look would be helpful.  Sheet lead is another item
 > that seems harder to find, so any sources concerning it would be helpful
 > too.
 >
 > Thanks,
 > Jack
 >
 > Hi Jack,
 >      If you are not close to a commercial oil outlet, Steve Flowers of
 > Pineville, LA sells transformer oil in gallon jugs and Xray machine parts
 > on eBay under the id "electricthings". Quality is usually high and he has
 > had a lot of positive interaction with people on this list over several
 > years. You might also email him directly. His email was SFLOW26426 at
 > AOL-dot-com, this may still be valid. Since he is in the Xray system repair
 > business, he might have a handle on lead sources too.
 >
 > Hope this helps,
 >
 > Matt D.
 >
 >