[Boatanchors] Should dummy load oil ever need to be changed?

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Ed,

The oil is probably transformer oil and has PCB's in it.  If so, leave it alone and dispose of it (the cantenna) at your local recycle center.  Do not get any on your skin or breathe any fumes.

73, John Dilks, K2TQN


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----- Original Message -----
From: "Ed H" <eh54 at sbcglobal.net>
To: Boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
Sent: Saturday, August 25, 2012 2:09:36 AM
Subject: [Boatanchors] Should dummy load oil ever need to be changed?

I have a cantenna that is 35+ years old. It hasn't been used lately. It seems to be a little less full than it was when bought new. I purchased the oil from the Heathkit store as well. I assume the oil is simple mineral oil as it was clear and approximately 10 to 20 weight viscosity. I used it moderately for 1kw+ tune up for 20 years before I put it in storage. Now I plan to use it for 150 to 1kw AM and cw tune up and testing. Should I change the oil?
Ed-kv5i
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