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

[Jim]

Yes, after 7,500 tune-ups or 6 months.

>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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