[Boatanchors] Potting of old power transformers.

[Brian Goldsmith]

Greetings to all.
       I have had to rewind the power transformer of my AR88.Originally the
transformer was "potted" in pitch,primarily I believe,to kept moisture
out.What is the view of list members on repotting the rewound transformer
taking into account the use of modern insulants for the winding wire?Is
their any evidence to suggest the potting "mix" is needed to remove heat
from the core/winding?Etc,Etc!

     All views considered!!

                 Brian Goldsmith.