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Title: Power Transformer Residue
Post by: Exaliftin on May 24, 2014, 05:51:11 AM

I am wondering if it is normal to have this all over the transformer and is there an easy way to clean it off? Thanks

Title: Re: Power Transformer Residue
Post by: Paul Birkeland on May 24, 2014, 06:38:15 AM

Yes, it is very normal, this varnish is what holds the transformer together.  If you use a solvent to remove it, you will risk having the transformer delaminate on you.

Most folks just paint right over it with a flat black paint. 

Title: Re: Power Transformer Residue
Post by: Exaliftin on May 24, 2014, 06:49:08 AM

Thanks for the quick response

Title: Re: Power Transformer Residue
Post by: johnsonad on May 24, 2014, 07:46:21 AM

It goes without saying but make sure you tape off the areas before painting. The cardboard braces that come with the transformer work great when painting.

Title: Re: Power Transformer Residue
Post by: mcandmar on May 24, 2014, 07:52:59 AM

Place a piece of sandpaper on a hard flat surface like a pane of glass, then slowly sand the sides of the transformer to remove any excess varnish.  That will leave you a nice clean surface which once painted will look perfect.