Oxford R110 oil

[detec52]

Ok I have managed to weld up the bottom of my machine i tested it for leakage by putting a gallon of old oil in the case and all seems good now bone dry, so I'm ready to by the correct transformer oil the only thing I need to know is how much oil to fill anyone know as I don't seem to find this information. Thankyou.

 

[zzr1200]

Ok I have managed to weld up the bottom of my machine i tested it for leakage by putting a gallon of old oil in the case and all seems good now bone dry, so I'm ready to by the correct transformer oil the only thing I need to know is how much oil to fill anyone know as I don't seem to find this information. Thankyou.

The answer you require is answered in post 11, of your previous thread....

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Thread 'Oxford RT110'

Jul 7, 2025

Hi new member here I was sorting out a friend's house clearing it out for him to sell when I uncovered his old Oxford arc welder, it had been under a plastic box outside for 40 years, he told me he was going to scrap it so I decided to take it home and have a look, I plugged it in and trip trip trip. So I took the lid off full of oil and water so emptied it all out into a contai

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[Dragnet]

It's also engraved on the top plate of the machine.

 

[detec52]

No I can't find any information on the plate regarding oil amount?

 

[Dragnet]

In that case, my sincere apologies. All the examples I have seen say 'Fill with 4.5gal Shell Diala B' in capitals across the top.

 

[fizzy]

Transformer Oil Uninhibited same as Shell Diala B

High Grade Mineral Transformer Oil Suitable for use in Power Transformers, Distribution Transformers, Circuit Breakers, Oil filled switches, Submersible Electric Motors, Pumps, X-ray equipment, Crypto Miners where a highly refined mineral insulating oil is required.Offers excellent dielectric...

www.westwayoils.co.uk

 

[fizzy]

Looks like the makers of transformer oil have all bases covered. From old welders to Crypto Miners - same oil

 

[tom2207]

we burned 5000lts of it last winter in an oil heater ,,, typical ...