RE: PCB test kits

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Original poster: <dhmccauley@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

The "burn test" is a very poor indicator of PCBs.  Mixtures that contain
non-PCB oil mixed with PCBs still tend to burn.  I have had about 4
transformers i've tested that were negative on the burn-test, but positive
on the chemical test.

Dan



> The "burn test" is usually a good indicator.  Dip a piece of paper
> into the oil and try to light it.
>
> Dr. Resonance
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> Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2006 1:07 PM
> Subject: PCB test kits
>
>
> >Original poster: Gomez Addams <gomezaddams@xxxxxxxxx>
> >
> >A while back, someone posted a source for relatively
> >inexpensive PCB test kits.  I've got a Korean War era
> >x-ray transformer that I'm deciding what to do with,
> >and whether it contains PCBs will impact my decision.
> >
> >  - Bill "Gomez" Lemieux
> >
> >.
> >
> >
>