Re: Where to find a distribution transformer (POLE PIG)

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Original poster: "Crow Leader by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <tesla-at-lists.symmetric-dot-net>

To never have to worry about a transformer again because it will never make
an oily mess or burn out is a plus. Mine was delivered during a rainstorm,
which was funny as the transformer felt at home and I just got wet.

KEN

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Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 1:28 PM
Subject: RE: Where to find a distribution transformer (POLE PIG)


> Original poster: "Dave Hartwick by way of Terry Fritz
<twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <ddhartwick-at-earthlink-dot-net>
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> Dan,
> I got my 5 kVA 14.4 kV piglet from T&R Electric for 185 bucks in '99. I
> think it was almost new or reconditioned. I had to meet the flat-bed 18
> wheeler loaded with piggies at an exit off the PA Turnpike. The driver
> helped me throw it into the trunk of my Saab.
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> But with the power available from properly designed MOT supplies, I wonder
> if it's even worth the effort to procure a piglet? Of course, simply
owning
> one is kind of fun--always a conversation piece. "What, doesn't everybody
> have one of these in their basement?"
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> Dave
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> At 11:43 AM 12/08/02 -0600, you wrote:
> >Original poster: "Mccauley, Daniel H by way of Terry Fritz
> <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <daniel.h.mccauley-at-lmco-dot-com>
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> >Anyone know where a good place to get a distribution transformer is at a
> >reasonable price.  I've been looking for one for awhile now and the only
> >ones i've been able to find are new ones which cost well over $1000-2000
> >each.  Thanks
> >
> >Dan
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> Hello Dan, Coilers,
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> Where are you located?  I got mine from a company about 50 miles east
> of Toronto.  It was a reconditioned unit and came with certification
> saying it had passed all of the tests and was PCB free.  It 14.4 KV
> at 10 KVA and I paid $550 in Canadian dollars for it.
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> 73, Weazle, VE3EAR/VE3WZL
> G-1#1214
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> Listening: 147.030+ and 442.075+
> E-mail:    weazle-at-hurontel.on.ca
>            or ve3ear-at-rac.ca
> Web site:  http://www.hurontel.on.ca/~weazle
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