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On Thu, 13 Dec 2001 13:28:45 -0500 w9ya <w9ya at AMSAT.ORG> writes:
> Hi gang;
>
> I guess the message below was not the final word, and some of you
> have been
> using mineral oil.
>
> Be warned that regular mineral oil, while having a suitably high
> flash point,
> does not contain any rust and oxidation inhibitors (additives). This
> means
> that the oil does not last and might well cause your resistor to
> degrade.
>
> For the same, or less money, just go to the farm supply store and
> buy generic
> TURBINE oil, and check the can to see that it says ISO (grade) 46.
> Then you
> will be getting the real thing, no PCB's, and you can enjoy peace of
> mind
> knowing you are using the best "transformer oil" that is available
> without
> paying more $$ at the local electrical supply house for the EXACT
> SAME
> chemical formulation or for the much less desirable mineral oil.
>
> vy 73
>
> Bob Finch
> w9ya

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