[Amps] Shipping a heavy HV Transformer

[Ed Stallman]

Thanks everyone on the reflector and direct , I have all the good info 
needed to ship .

Jim , I'm not sure why but Fedex web page says if chip or ply board is 
used , it must be put in a cardboard box .

Thanks All , Ed N5DG


On 1/20/2018 7:31 AM, Jim W7RY wrote:
> Why does it matter what it's in? Plywood would work fine. Put some 
> rope handles on it though and make sure the plywood box wont come apart.
>
> 73
> Jim W7RY
>
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Ed Stallman
> Sent: Friday, January 19, 2018 6:05 PM
> To: amps at contesting.com
> Subject: [Amps] Shipping a heavy HV Transformer
>
> I'm selling a HV Transformer  and have questions on the best way to
> pack. The transformer weighs 85LBs and is approximately a 12 inch cube .
> At this time I have it bolted to a 5/8 inch plywood pallet.
>
> I know Alpha and Acom ship their transformers in a heavy duty cardboard
> box . I'm not sure where to find a heave duty box ?  I could use 3/8 or
> 7/16 plywood plus wood screws to build a nice strong box  but I'm
> thinking UPS or Fedex wants it to be in a cardboard box ?
>
> Your thoughts and ideas are appreciated
>
> Ed N5DG
>
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