[Heathkit] FS: Heath Cantenna - Caution About The Oil

[RAY FRIESS]

Best thing to use in them is mineral oil.   Go to your nearest farm supply store, like IFA, and get a gallon.


> Date: Sat, 9 May 2015 16:59:08 -0400
> From: wd8arz at comcast.net
> To: heathkit at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Heathkit] FS:  Heath  Cantenna - Caution About The Oil
> 
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> Just an FYI
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> 
> Original Heath Kit Cantenna's were built by the purchaser from Heath, 
> with instructions on filling it with Transformer Oil from your local 
> power utility if possible ...... and most were, as I did with mine.
> 
> Over the years we learned that the transformer oil was a toxic agent, 
> and was not to be handled, and it was recommended to remove it from the 
> dummy load. Removal of that oil and proper disposal was required, and I 
> did so with mine.
> 
> Replacement oil was normal over the counter mineral oil. It would derate 
> the power / time handling spec for the cantenna, but for those of us 
> running barefoot, that was a none issue.
> 
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> Just an FYI
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> http://www.epa.gov/region9/pcbs/faq.html
> ***
> What are Polychlorinated Biphenyls?
> 
> The manufacture of PCBs was stopped in the U.S. in 1977 because of 
> evidence they build up in the environment and can cause harmful health 
> effects.
> 
> Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are synthetic chemicals which are no 
> longer produced in the United States, but are still found in the 
> environment. PCBs have been used as coolants and lubricants in 
> transformers, capacitors, and other electrical equipment because they 
> don't burn easily and are good insulators. The manufacture of PCBs was 
> stopped in the U.S. in 1977 because of evidence they build up in the 
> environment and can cause harmful health effects. Products made before 
> 1977 that may contain PCBs include old fluorescent lighting fixtures and 
> electrical devices containing PCB capacitors and hydraulic oils.
> ***
> 
> 73 from Bill - WD8ARZ
> 
> On 5/9/2015 3:37 PM, Walter Treftz via Heathkit wrote:
> > Got a Heath "Cantenna" dummy load out of an estate. Price: $25 pluspostage, with or without oil. Located in Hernando (Ocala/Inverness area) and if bought, can deliver free to a mutually-attended hamfest.(if using shipping, can wrap it inside several trash bags so the oil cango with it). Pix avail if I can get my kid (the family photo-bug) to take them.73 Walt (N4GL)(352) 637-1755
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