[Boatanchors] Potting of old power transformers.

[Keith Densmore]

Im no expert on transformers but I bet they used a high mass potting
material  to reduce transformer 'chatter',  besides the obvious insulation
value of it.

BTW Brian, how did you get the old potting out?

Keith,
ve3ts


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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brian Goldsmith" <brian.goldsmith at echo1.com.au>
> To: "'boatanchors'" <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Sunday, August 08, 2004 6:16 AM
> Subject: [Boatanchors] Potting of old power transformers.
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> > Greetings to all.
> >        I have had to rewind the power transformer of my AR88.Originally
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> > 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!
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> >      All views considered!!
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> >                  Brian Goldsmith.
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