[Boatanchors] B&W 376 Coax Switch

[Raymond Cote]

Check out this comparison test of penetrating oils.   I have been using the ATF/acetone since my first read. YMMV

http://rivperformance.editboard.com/t7128-penetrating-oil-comparison-test

Before I came here I was confused about this subject.  Having listened to your lecture I am still confused. But on a higher level.
Enrico Fermi


On Dec 18, 2012, at 11:03, "Richard Knoppow" <1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com> wrote:

> 
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Harmon" <k6xyz at sbcglobal.net>
> To: <dhallam at knology.net>; <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 5:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] B&W 376 Coax Switch
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> 
>> Dave......
>> Be careful with PB Blaster.
>> I stinks SOOO bad that you will not want the switch in the house.
>> If you must use it....do it outside and try not to get any on you or your
>> clothes.
>> I used it to loosen 30 year old bolts on my tower when I took it down...it
>> works great for outside items.
>> 
>> Dave Harmon
>> K6XYZ[at]sbcglobal[dot]net
>> Sperry, Ok.
>> 
>   There are so many penetrating oils on the market its hard to know which, if any, work best. I strongly suspect there is not really much difference among them. WD-40 seems to be a combination of Kerosene and light oil, not a good lubricant and in my experience, only a fair penetrating oil. I find Liquid Wrench works better.  I also have PB Blaster and agree about the odor but it seems to work. I think at least some of these products must contain a reducing agent; that is something that reverses oxidation, but I have no specific information. They may also have something in them to make them "wick".
>  The MSDS for these products will tell you a little something about their composition but MSDS are not required to show non-hazardous ingredients or even hazardous ones if present in very small amounts.
>    FWIW, Diesel fuel is close to Kerosene.
> 
> 
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> Richard Knoppow
> Los Angeles
> WB6KBL
> dickburk at ix.netcom.com 
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