[Tfug] oil bong computing

[George Cohn]

Matthew Eskes wrote:

>Um, I cant get over the thought of all the rancid oil that would turn into
>and all I can do is shudder and feel a little sick. Then other things come
>to mind, like the crap getting all over my hardware..... eeeeeeek. ;)
>  
>
All of the big power transformers that hung on the utility poles, (and 
probably many that still do) were filled with oil to help cool the 
transformers.  As I recall, it was PCP based and has been the cause of a 
lot of environmental concern.

Ham radio operators used to be able to buy or build a dummy load from 
Heathkit that was mounted in a 1 gallon metal can and you filled it with 
oil to dissipate the heat.

It's actually a great idea but a little messy to implement.

George Cohn