[Collins] 75A-4 Power Transformer Paint

[k2qde at optonline.net]

Jim,
Yes, I painted the plate choke from a 30S-1 two years ago.
Just remove the transformer and the end-bells. Mine was 100% rust inside and out. Took 2 months of grinding to clean it off. Picked up some bare-metal spray primer and Semi-flat, Satin Black barbecue spray [high temp] paint from Home Depot (Rust-Oleum). When it was finished, it looked like it came out of the box. If the transformer buzzes, find a transformer shop in your area and see if they'll vacuum pot your transformer [common problem with 30S-1s]. It cost me one dozen Dunkin' Donuts. Do NOT leave the end bells with them or they will disappear. I took photos of the process and if I didn't delete them, I'll send them along.
Stu, k2qde


----- Original Message -----
From: Jim Walker <jwalker at atus.com>
Date: Friday, June 16, 2006 8:38 am
Subject: [Collins] 75A-4 Power Transformer Paint

> I am refurbishing a 75A-4 and there is rust and flaking paint on one
> side of the AC power transformer.  Is there a recommended paint or 
> colorto use?   Is there a recommended procedure to paint the 
> transformer in
> place without removing it from the chassis?  If I could find a 
> suitablepaint to match the original that could be brushed that 
> appears the best
> solution.  Only the one (left) side needs painting.
> 
> 
> 
> Jim 
> 
> KZ5AW
> 
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