24-05-2012, 07:21 PM
Hi Gents, thanks for the replies; from previous experience as a young engineer at Reyrolle I think I will try and get either transformer oil or switchgear oil. Both are quite low viscosity but the switchgear stuff has added detergents to get rid of arc products.
This used to be acquired by the car enthuisasts who recconed it was the best engine flushing oil by far.
Most transformer etc oils are supplied in sealed barrels and have a very low water content. They are beakdown tested before use. This will not be necessary for my LV application.
Use of this oil will prevent any problems with different types "gelling" or sludging", as I think I shall just top-up. The disposal problens with the old oil are not to be contemplated.
Joe, see me at Golbourne and I'll give you a teach-in on phase conversion.
Ed
This used to be acquired by the car enthuisasts who recconed it was the best engine flushing oil by far.
Most transformer etc oils are supplied in sealed barrels and have a very low water content. They are beakdown tested before use. This will not be necessary for my LV application.
Use of this oil will prevent any problems with different types "gelling" or sludging", as I think I shall just top-up. The disposal problens with the old oil are not to be contemplated.
Joe, see me at Golbourne and I'll give you a teach-in on phase conversion.
Ed
