----- Original Message -----
From: "J. Leon Pringle, Jr and Audrey S. Pringle"
<pringle50@comcast.net>
To: <k2xx@swva.net>
Cc: <amps@contesting.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 10:54 AM
Subject: Re:[Amps] transformer oil
> No....Don't even think about using cooking oil as its properties
vary
> and are entirely different from transformer oil. Transformer oil is
> difficult to get ignited and even more difficult to get extinguished
> once it gets ignited.
>
> Keep in mind that transformer oils serves two purposes when used in
> transformers, switch gear and even "Dummy Loads." 1. Increases
the
> dielectric strength (insulating properties) and 2. Acts as a heat
> transfer agent. Transformer oil of necessity must not have any
> moisture in it or the dielectric strength is substantially reduced.
> Cooking oil is loaded with moisture.
>
> Please don't consider further use of cooking oil in a "Dummy Load!"
>
> 73,
> J. Leon Pringle, Jr W5NA
> w5na@mdxa.org or pringle50@comcast.net
>
>
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