Re: PCBs

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Original poster: "BRIAN FOLEY" <ka1bbg@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Hi, first if it floats probably not pcb. take a piece of paper and wet it
with the oil if it burns like a candle its probably not pcb. if its
yellowish green color it is probably castor oil. castor oil is sometimes
made to wet better with some additives which make it splash like water. cul
brian f.
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Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2006 12:40 AM
Subject: PCBs


> Original poster: "miles waldron" <mileswaldron@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Dear All,
>
> My friend has recently found an old 5KVA distribution transformer. It
says:
>
> WAGNER TRANSFORMER
> TYPE: HEB
> SPEC E370-F51G8
> FORM: 39CNX
> 60 CYCLES
> 2.3 AMPS
> NO. K6G7676
>
> We can understand the wiring diagram, and the transformer works. But we
are
> concerned that the oil contains PCBs. The liquid floats on water. The oil
is
> light yellow and non viscous and splashes around quite easily.
>
> Question:
>
> Can we replace this oil with newer oil, or just don't care and make sure
it
> doesn't leak, or make our own Hudson River like General Electric?
>
> Any advice is greatly appreciated!
>
> Miles
>
>