[Heathkit] FS: Heath Cantenna - Caution About The Oil

[Richard Knoppow]

      I had to write three times but got a prompt answer today. Chevron 
says it is not a suitable oil to replace transformer oil. Its meant for 
application as a  circulating oil in bearings.  So much for ARRL advice.

On 5/9/2015 10:44 PM, Richard Knoppow wrote:
> I've written to Chevron asking if they think this is a suitable oil to 
> replace transformer oil and also if its available in small quantity.   
> It is described as a very good general purpose oil for small electric 
> motor bearings which suggests it might be valuable stuff around the 
> shack or shop.   BTW, R&O means Rust and Oxidation inhibited and 46 is 
> the viscosity.  Turbine oil is available in about a dozen viscosity 
> grades.
>
> On 5/9/2015 10:24 PM, Richard Knoppow wrote:
>> Regal is now a Chevron trade name, I am not sure the Texaco name is 
>> used anymore.   There is a data sheet for this oil at:
>>
>> https://cglapps.chevron.com/msdspds/PDSDetailPage.aspx?docDataId=323789&docFormat=PDF 
>>
>>
>> The problem is that it says keep away from flames, sparks, and hot 
>> surfaces.  However, it looks very good as a general purpose machine 
>> oil and is recommended for electric motor bearings.
>>
>>
>

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