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Painting of Transformer tank surface

05/06/2012 1:46 PM

Which is the best and correct color to be painted on a Power Transformer tank?

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Re: Painting of Transformer tank surface

05/06/2012 2:20 PM

What ever colour you like.

Pink is going to look a bit strange.

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Re: Painting of Transformer tank surface

05/07/2012 12:04 PM

Some people suggsts aluminium paint..someothers suggests Smoke grey..which one is better for effective heat radiation and better cooling?

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Re: Painting of Transformer tank surface

05/07/2012 12:58 PM

The fact that transformers have been painted any number of colors over the years, including black, various grays, green, etc., suggests that the color has minimal effect on the cooling of the transformer. The bigger consideration is air flow over radiator surfaces (fans or convection), radiator fin or tube configuration, forced oil flow (pumps), etc. Paint it to match the rest of your electrical equipment, or just pick a color you like!

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