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Old 02-11-2008, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by cessna5354 View Post
I would check if the oil contained silicone. Many transformers which were within buildings would use the silicone transformer oil for fire suppression, in case of an explosion, etc.
I had 10 gals with silicone and did not use, just disposed of same.
I would use the mineral oil transformer oil if avail.
Maybe the silicone would increase the size of a 240's tank as large as the 300's tank.....

Luckily the date (1986) of manufacture and the manufacturer (General Electric Medical) where clearly stamped on the units.
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