Oil-filled Capacitors

[Technotronic Dimensions]

If the oil can be extracted , perhaps fill up an old style pump oiler with it , and use it to lubricate door hinges on the ham shack?
Of maybe just burn the oil and discard the shells? Incineration was a much talked about disposal choice in the 1980's , but I guess its a toss up between polluting the ground or the air.


Steve Hearns
Technotronic Dimensions, NY [USA]
WWW.TECHNOTRONIC-DIMENSIONS.COM
1-877-817-9885 (Voice / Fax Toll Free - US Only)
E-Mail: Steve at Technotronic-Dimensions.com



> First, I worked for electric utilities for over 30 years, and among other
> things, managed the PCB program for my company. As I recall, the 
> EPA PCB
> regulations have a minimum amount before the regs kick in, and that minimum
> was at least 5 gallons, if not 25 gallons. So, your oil filled 
> capacitor is
> almost certainly less than that, and not subject to the 
> regulations. If you
> want to throw it in the trash, you can. If you want to dispose of 
> it like
> the utilities do, it WILL cost you an arm and a leg. 
> 
> If the capacitor is still okay, why not continue to use it? Unless 
> you plan
> to cook food in the oil, it is NOT dangerous until it is burned. If you
> absolutely want to do something with the oil, rub it into leather, 
> like a
> saddle. There is nothing better.
> 
> (I'll bet this generates some responses!) ;o)
> 
> 73,
> 
> Army Curtis - AE5P
> Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Heathkit Owners and Collectors List [mailto:HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV]
> On Behalf Of Fred Wittman
> Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 1:04 PM
> To: HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV
> Subject: [HEATH-TEMPE] Oil-filled Capacitors
> 
> Off-topic but important questions:
> 
> I recently won a homebrew novice transmitter on ebay (for all of 99 
> cents!), and when I checked the power supply, I found two old 
> oil-filled 
> HV caps.  One clearly states "pyranol" (read PCB's) and I assume 
> the 
> other is the same.  So here are my questions.
> 
> First, I've been calling disposal companies, the fire department, 
> etc., 
> looking for some way to dispose of these in compliance with EPA 
> reg's 
> without having to pay an outrageous fee.  Has anyone had any 
> experience 
> with this?  Secondly, it's against EPA reg's to "do commerce in 
> items 
> that carry PCB's."  How does this effect us glowbugs that 
> periodically 
> buy/sell radio gear produced before 1977?  Can we, in theory at 
> least, 
> be fined by the EPA?  Gawd, just when you thought it was safe to be 
> a ham...
> 
> Ideas are appreciated.  Thanks guys.
> 
> Fred - KG6NYK
> 
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> Products bought, sold or traded here is the responsibility of the
> parties involved.  This list and the City of Tempe are not responsible
> for losses or misrepresentations of any kind.  Buyer beware!
> 
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> 
> Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH
> To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV
> Archives - http://listserv.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html
> 

-----------------------------------------------------------
Products bought, sold or traded here is the responsibility of the
parties involved.  This list and the City of Tempe are not responsible
for losses or misrepresentations of any kind.  Buyer beware!

-----------------------------------------------------------
This list is a public service of the City of Tempe, Arizona
-----------------------------------------------------------

Subscription control - http://www.tempe.gov/lists/control.asp?list=HEATH
To post - HEATH at LISTSERV.TEMPE.GOV
Archives - http://listserv.tempe.gov/archives/HEATH.html