Wakeley's Disposals (scrapyard in Port Hope) had two 45 KVA 550 to 220 volt (actually several taps that I didn't record) 3-phase transformers this morning. They appear to be in good condition. Note that these weigh about 400 pounds each. Depending on exact weight probably $150, cash, each. Tell Tony that I sent you!
550 to 220 volt 3-phase
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Canadium
Ian
Ya but theres no way I'm getting to Port Hope any time soon. I have to go in to get my bionic eye this week.
Dabbler
ersatz engineer
Our positive thoughts are being sent your way! I hope it all goes super!
Doggggboy
Ultra Member
There are a few of us here that down an eye.
What are you having done?
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Canadium
Ian
Its a 2 for 1 deal. One trip to the hospital and 2 surgeries. One surgery for cataract and another surgery for glaucoma.
@Canadium @Doggggboy
We need to form our own subgroup with tips N tricks for machining with poor vision....
It's a blessing and a curse. On the plus side, I don't scare myself poopless when I look in the mirror anymore.
We need to form our own subgroup with tips N tricks for machining with poor vision....
It's a blessing and a curse. On the plus side, I don't scare myself poopless when I look in the mirror anymore.
Doggggboy
Ultra Member
Gotta like the twofers.
Bad news...I have glaucoma and a very advanced cataract in one eye.
Good news...it's the blind one.
The ophthalmic surgeon went to town with the laser and blasted enough holes in the eye to quell the glaucoma as he didn't have to worry about affecting the vision.
Dan Dubeau
Ultra Member
I always forget about Wakeleys. They still an old fashioned scrap yard that will sell you material? Hales (Newcastle recycling) is still good for that, but it depends on the day, and mood of who is working the scales when you go in sometimes.
Yes, you can wander about if you ask nicely. I shop at the Port Hope Loblaws every week or so and always take a wander around Wakeley's to survey anything new. Mostly junk (it is a junkyard) but occasionally some interesting stuff. Recently a pile of 7/8-inch 6061 round and 15mm bar stock offcuts, boxes of 5000 stainless blades for Schick razor cartridges (none of the plastic parts so useless for shaving), stainless aircraft cable, etc.
Dan Dubeau
Ultra Member
I'll have to pop in next time I'm down that way for a look around.