[Assam] A stepdown transformer

[Chan Mahanta]

Had VERY STRONG medicinal properties indeed, 
PCBs, one of the most carcinogenic materials man 
has ever created.

Do they still have that in Assam/Indian transformers?








At 8:55 AM -0400 10/18/07, Mohan R. Palleti wrote:
>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.
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>Mohan R. Palleti
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>>  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
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>>  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
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>>    From the Assam Tribune
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>>  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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