Painting a High Voltage Transformer?

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Painting a High Voltage Transformer?

Postby Ax1 » Thu Jul 23, 2015 1:00 pm

I have a 15kV transformer (NST) that is a bit rusty on top, its one of the old Franceformer ones prior to the GFI, I was just wondering if anyone could offer some advice on painting it.

I would probably just sand it down a bit and then use automotive spray paint, but want to know if there are certain types of paint I should avoid on such a transformer.

I know this isn't directly hifi related, but I don't know where else to ask this question. I have tried the 4hv forum, but they seem to have a semi manual registration process and I haven't had any luck registering yet despite following all their sign up rules.
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Re: Painting a High Voltage Transformer?

Postby Geek » Thu Jul 23, 2015 10:39 pm

I shoot some primer and use Krylon Epoxy Enamel. It's tough stuff.
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Re: Painting a High Voltage Transformer?

Postby battradio » Fri Jul 24, 2015 2:03 am

Keep the paint off of the Ceramic insulators is all you really need to worry about .
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