I have successfully used power transformer oil from the local electric utility provider. I just went there with a couple of gallon jugs and they gladly filled them for me. No charge at all. 73 – Mike

Mike B. Feher, N4FS

89 Arnold Blvd.

Howell NJ 07731

848-245-9115

From: [email protected] <[email protected]> On Behalf Of Andrew
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 4:13 PM
To: Mark Foltarz <[email protected]>
Cc: Milsurplus <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [Milsurplus] Bird Termaline oil

Mark, you can use plain mineral oil.  I have a lot of transformer oil here on hand if you'd rather have "official" oil.  But it'd probably just be as cheap to go to your local farmer supply store and buy it.  (They sell by the gallon for horses)

Thanks,

Andrew

KX4DV

On Tue, Oct 10, 2023 at 4:00 PM Mark Foltarz via Milsurplus <[email protected]> wrote:

I am cleaning up a Bird Termaline 8890 in preparation for working on my GPT 10K and I realize it most likely needs some oil.

I reach out to Bird and ask for  a modern equivalent to the part # indicated in the manual

They cheerfully send me to a link ( Bird RPK8890-3, Coolant Kit | Bird RF Online Store (btgstore.com) )  for the oil.

The kit only costs $1300 for 3 gallons of oil - and a gasket.

I couldn't believe it. 

Anyone have any advice about a lower cost replacement for the oil ?

I was thinking of using the MFJ transformer oil for loads.

tnx

de WA4AM

Mark

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