[Assam] A stepdown transformer

[Mohan R. Palleti]

I heard that story before.
There is a rumor that oil from transformers have medicinal properties.
They were being sold as massage oil for getting rid of acute pains.


Mohan R. Palleti



> This must be by one of the 'i-know-all' type of journalist. a step-down
> transformer is always located where the consumption is. The only thing to
> be concerned is that the villages are dark for most part of the day and
> taking advantage, some elements decant the oil from the transformers and
> sale it. Can't blame them; atleast putting the transformers to some use.
>
>   Rgds.
>
>   Mridul Bhuyan
>
> Dilip/Dil Deka <dilipdeka at yahoo.com> wrote:
>     I found this interesting. Why is the installation considered
> dangerous? A stepdown transformer has to be installed where the
> consumption is. There appears to be ample space around the
> transformer.
>   Is it the fear of electricity that prompted the picture and the report?
>   Dilip Deka
>
>   From the Assam Tribune
>
>
> A stepdown transformer installed in the heart of a thickly-populated area
> of Panpur in Jamugurihat may prove to be a cause of fatality any day. –
> Photo: Itakhola Correspondent
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