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Pole Transformer Glowing Red
replying to jw, Akstarrett wrote:
I saw something like this today on my way to school. It was early morning, light enough out to see clearly, and I saw a transformer on a utility pole glowing orange. This transformer (I don't know what type) has several of these fins that stuck out of the cylindrical base. The fins themselves were what we're glowing orange. I've been searching the internet for an example, but I can't seem to find one. I wondered if the lines were overloaded from the neighborhood running their heaters (its March in Michigan). -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...ed-643259-.htm |
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"Akstarrett" m wrote in message ... replying to jw, Akstarrett wrote: I saw something like this today on my way to school. It was early morning, light enough out to see clearly, and I saw a transformer on a utility pole glowing orange. This transformer (I don't know what type) has several of these fins that stuck out of the cylindrical base. The fins themselves were what we're glowing orange. I've been searching the internet for an example, but I can't seem to find one. I wondered if the lines were overloaded from the neighborhood running their heaters (its March in Michigan). That use of heaters must have happened before. |
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Lonely Psychotic Senile Ozzie Troll Alert! LOL
On Thu, 7 Mar 2019 01:48:21 +1100, cantankerous trolling senile geezer Rot
Speed blabbered, again: but I can't seem to find one. I wondered if the lines were overloaded from the neighborhood running their heaters (its March in Michigan). That use of heaters must have happened before. You have NO idea, psychopathic senile Ozzie cretin ...but you keep smartassing and driveling anyway, right? G -- FredXX to Rot Speed: "You are still an idiot and an embarrassment to your country. No wonder we shippe the likes of you out of the British Isles. Perhaps stupidity and criminality is inherited after all?" Message-ID: |
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Pole Transformer Glowing Red
On Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:44:02 GMT, Akstarrett
m wrote: replying to jw, Akstarrett wrote: I saw something like this today on my way to school. It was early morning, light enough out to see clearly, and I saw a transformer on a utility pole glowing orange. This transformer (I don't know what type) has several of these ’fins’ that stuck out of the cylindrical base. The fins themselves were what we're glowing orange. I've been searching the internet for an example, but I can't seem to find one. I wondered if the lines were overloaded from the neighborhood running their heaters (its March in Michigan). Ain't that a real hoot. You should see them blow up in a hurricane. Parts go everywhere. P.S. Its March in Nevada. |
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Pole Transformer Glowing Red
On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 3:27:09 PM UTC-5, Oren wrote:
On Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:44:02 GMT, Akstarrett m wrote: replying to jw, Akstarrett wrote: I saw something like this today on my way to school. It was early morning, light enough out to see clearly, and I saw a transformer on a utility pole glowing orange. This transformer (I don't know what type) has several of these fins that stuck out of the cylindrical base. The fins themselves were what we're glowing orange. I've been searching the internet for an example, but I can't seem to find one. I wondered if the lines were overloaded from the neighborhood running their heaters (its March in Michigan). Ain't that a real hoot. You should see them blow up in a hurricane. Parts go everywhere. P.S. Its March in Nevada. You would think that it would be impossible for a transformer to be glowing red and not have exploded or taken itself out in some way. |
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Pole Transformer Glowing Red
"trader_4" wrote in message ... On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 3:27:09 PM UTC-5, Oren wrote: On Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:44:02 GMT, Akstarrett m wrote: replying to jw, Akstarrett wrote: I saw something like this today on my way to school. It was early morning, light enough out to see clearly, and I saw a transformer on a utility pole glowing orange. This transformer (I don't know what type) has several of these fins that stuck out of the cylindrical base. The fins themselves were what we're glowing orange. I've been searching the internet for an example, but I can't seem to find one. I wondered if the lines were overloaded from the neighborhood running their heaters (its March in Michigan). Ain't that a real hoot. You should see them blow up in a hurricane. Parts go everywhere. P.S. Its March in Nevada. You would think that it would be impossible for a transformer to be glowing red and not have exploded or taken itself out in some way. Its not as uncommon as you might think, particularly with a shorted turn etc. |
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Pole Transformer Glowing Red
On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 5:58:41 PM UTC-5, Rod Speed wrote:
"trader_4" wrote in message ... On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 3:27:09 PM UTC-5, Oren wrote: On Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:44:02 GMT, Akstarrett m wrote: replying to jw, Akstarrett wrote: I saw something like this today on my way to school. It was early morning, light enough out to see clearly, and I saw a transformer on a utility pole glowing orange. This transformer (I don't know what type) has several of these fins that stuck out of the cylindrical base. The fins themselves were what we're glowing orange. I've been searching the internet for an example, but I can't seem to find one. I wondered if the lines were overloaded from the neighborhood running their heaters (its March in Michigan). Ain't that a real hoot. You should see them blow up in a hurricane. Parts go everywhere. P.S. Its March in Nevada. You would think that it would be impossible for a transformer to be glowing red and not have exploded or taken itself out in some way. Its not as uncommon as you might think, particularly with a shorted turn etc. Then it should be easy for you to provide us with a link to some pics.... Not a transformer exploding, arcing, etc, but of one that is on a pole just glowing red. The cooling fins were glowing red, that's what the poster said. Let's see those pics, you said it's not uncommon, so..... |
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"trader_4" wrote in message ... On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 5:58:41 PM UTC-5, Rod Speed wrote: "trader_4" wrote in message ... On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 3:27:09 PM UTC-5, Oren wrote: On Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:44:02 GMT, Akstarrett m wrote: replying to jw, Akstarrett wrote: I saw something like this today on my way to school. It was early morning, light enough out to see clearly, and I saw a transformer on a utility pole glowing orange. This transformer (I don't know what type) has several of these fins that stuck out of the cylindrical base. The fins themselves were what we're glowing orange. I've been searching the internet for an example, but I can't seem to find one. I wondered if the lines were overloaded from the neighborhood running their heaters (its March in Michigan). Ain't that a real hoot. You should see them blow up in a hurricane. Parts go everywhere. P.S. Its March in Nevada. You would think that it would be impossible for a transformer to be glowing red and not have exploded or taken itself out in some way. Its not as uncommon as you might think, particularly with a shorted turn etc. Then it should be easy for you to provide us with a link to some pics.... Not when most dont notice them getting hot enough to be visibly hot in those lighting conditions. Not a transformer exploding, arcing, etc, but of one that is on a pole just glowing red. He didnt say glowing red during the day. The cooling fins were glowing red, that's what the poster said. He actually said orange. Let's see those pics, you said it's not uncommon, so..... Go and **** yourself, again. |
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Lonely Psychopathic Senile Ozzie Troll Alert!
On Thu, 7 Mar 2019 09:58:29 +1100, cantankerous trolling senile geezer Rot
Speed blabbered, again: Its not as uncommon as you might think, particularly with a shorted turn etc. In auto-contradicting mode again, you abnormal psychopathic senile idiot? -- Kerr-Mudd,John addressing senile Rot: "Auto-contradictor Rod is back! (in the KF)" MID: |
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Pole Transformer Glowing Red
On Wed, 6 Mar 2019 14:43:10 -0800 (PST), trader_4
wrote: On Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 3:27:09 PM UTC-5, Oren wrote: On Wed, 06 Mar 2019 12:44:02 GMT, Akstarrett m wrote: replying to jw, Akstarrett wrote: I saw something like this today on my way to school. It was early morning, light enough out to see clearly, and I saw a transformer on a utility pole glowing orange. This transformer (I don't know what type) has several of these fins that stuck out of the cylindrical base. The fins themselves were what we're glowing orange. I've been searching the internet for an example, but I can't seem to find one. I wondered if the lines were overloaded from the neighborhood running their heaters (its March in Michigan). Ain't that a real hoot. You should see them blow up in a hurricane. Parts go everywhere. P.S. Its March in Nevada. You would think that it would be impossible for a transformer to be glowing red and not have exploded or taken itself out in some way. Don't stand under it. They are really designed to run until they explode. The upstream fuse may be too big tho. It was what he had on the truck. |
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Pole Transformer Glowing Red
On Fri, 8 Mar 2019 15:17:00 -0500, Tekkie® wrote:
posted for all of us... Don't stand under it. They are really designed to run until they explode. The upstream fuse may be too big tho. It was what he had on the truck. They are cavalier about that stuff... Every exploded transformer is an overtime opportunity. |
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Pole Transformer Glowing Red
On 3/6/19 6:44 AM, Akstarrett wrote:
replying to jw, Akstarrett wrote: I saw something like this today on my way to school. It was early morning, light enough out to see clearly, and I saw a transformer on a utility pole glowing orange. This transformer (I don't know what type) has several of these fins that stuck out of the cylindrical base. The fins themselves were what we're glowing orange. I've been searching the internet for an example, but I can't seem to find one. I wondered if the lines were overloaded from the neighborhood running their heaters (its March in Michigan). I'm surprised the transformer fuse didn't blow and shut power off to it. |
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