JW
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Such as a on a tube reel to reel or a guitar amp?
How bad is it for a tube power transformer to be showing signs of rust?
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For light surface rust I use Scotch Brite pads sprayed with a little WD-40 (don't use steel wool!). Scrub it and wipe it clean, then hit it with a rag wet with acetone to remove the oil before re-painting.
I have also seen transformers covered in rust that continue to work fine for years...
I have also seen transformers covered in rust that continue to work fine for years...
I have one that looks like it came off the titanic that works great. There is a debate about the validity of having rust included as part of the design; I can't speak in any knowledgable way about it, but have heard it. It sounds too voodoo for most people to consider, but had solid reasoning behind it.
