RE: X-Ray Transformer VERY Scarred!

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Original poster: "Daniel Koll" <dk_spl_audio@xxxxxxxxxxx>

The paper burned (the oil was still wet, I tried right after dipping) 
almost instantly.  I would say 1/2 second after the flame hit it.  This is 
good news right?

> From: "Tesla list" <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
> To: tesla@xxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: RE: X-Ray Transformer VERY Scarred!
> Date: Mon, 02 May 2005 10:57:18 -0600
>
> Original poster: "Godfrey Loudner" <ggreen@xxxxxxxx>
>
> Hello Daniel
>
> Outside your home, burn of a small piece of paper dipped in the oil. If
> the oil burns, it is not likely to be PCBs. If the oil does not burn, it
> is most likely PCBs. Some people have an allergy to oil, even if its not
> PCBs. You can get cork casket material from an engine auto shop.
>
> Godfrey Loudner
>
> Do you think this can contain PCBs?  I got the cover
> off and the oil (or PCBs) splashed a little and got on my hands and
> face.  The smell was pungent but not overwhelming.  I started to feel
> sick
> breathing it in.