On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:49:29 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

If you have
a Flat Top Compass, it is recommended that you test the fluid to see
if it is odorless mineral spirits or isopropyl alcohol.

How would you do that?

Put a match to it?

Oh, *I* see. Your link post didn't appear earlier for some reason. I
would apologize, but it's too many letters....
JR
JimH wrote:
"JR North" wrote in message
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Uh, the fact you didn't cite it in your devoid-of-information reply?
Whadudo, google it up real quick ATF to cover your ass?
JR

JimH wrote:


"JR North" wrote in message
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That's funny, because that's exactly what my Ritchi compass was filled
with. So, did the items you read which apparently stated that it was
'aboulutey not the correct fluid' state what WAS correct, or were they
just more baseless and factless opinions, like yours?
JR


What is it about 'odorless mineral spirits' that you do not understand?


Your assignment for tonight: Read the thread again, this time slowly.
Better yet, have your Dad read it to you as he can explain the big 5 letter
words to you. Please make sure you open the link I provided and have him
read that to you also. Maybe then you will understand.

Jeesh.

PS. Tomorrow's assignment is write a 300 word essay on why one should not
top post when posting in newsgroups.




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JR North wrote:
Oh, *I* see. Your link post didn't appear earlier for some reason. I
would apologize, but it's too many letters....
JR
JimH wrote:
"JR North" wrote in message
...

Uh, the fact you didn't cite it in your devoid-of-information reply?
Whadudo, google it up real quick ATF to cover your ass?
JR

JimH wrote:


"JR North" wrote in message
...


That's funny, because that's exactly what my Ritchi compass was
filled with. So, did the items you read which apparently stated
that it was 'aboulutey not the correct fluid' state what WAS
correct, or were they just more baseless and factless opinions,
like yours?
JR


What is it about 'odorless mineral spirits' that you do not understand?


Your assignment for tonight: Read the thread again, this time
slowly. Better yet, have your Dad read it to you as he can explain the
big 5 letter words to you. Please make sure you open the link I
provided and have him read that to you also. Maybe then you will
understand.

Jeesh.

PS. Tomorrow's assignment is write a 300 word essay on why one should
not top post when posting in newsgroups.





Come on, guys. We have enough assholes here without you two going at it.

On Jun 26, 10:22 am, Gene Kearns
wrote:
On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 01:15:49 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing

wrote:
On Mon, 25 Jun 2007 20:49:29 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

If you have
a Flat Top Compass, it is recommended that you test the fluid to see
if it is odorless mineral spirits or isopropyl alcohol.

How would you do that?

Put a match to it?

No, although you could *try* that.... ever *seen* alcohol burn? That
could get interesting............. and exciting!

Using alcohol's affinity for water.....

I would combine one part water and ten parts of the unknown liquid and
shake vigorously.

If it is mineral spirits the total volume of liquid would increase, if
alcohol, the volume would not exceed ten parts.
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"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
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On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:41:35 -0400, wrote:

On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:22:14 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

I would combine one part water and ten parts of the unknown liquid and
shake vigorously.

If it is mineral spirits the total volume of liquid would increase, if
alcohol, the volume would not exceed ten parts.
--
Easier than that.
The mineral spirits would just lay there on top, the alcohol would
dissapear into the water.
Of course isopropanol does have a distinctive smell too.

Compasses were filled with absolute ethyl
alcohol. Whiskey compasses.... you could drink it!
--


Would that be Schnapps Whiskey? ;-)

On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 23:45:50 -0400, wrote:

On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 15:37:28 -0400, "JimH" ask wrote:


"Gene Kearns" wrote in message
. ..
On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 12:41:35 -0400, wrote:

On Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:22:14 -0400, Gene Kearns
wrote:

I would combine one part water and ten parts of the unknown liquid and
shake vigorously.

If it is mineral spirits the total volume of liquid would increase, if
alcohol, the volume would not exceed ten parts.
--
Easier than that.
The mineral spirits would just lay there on top, the alcohol would
dissapear into the water.
Of course isopropanol does have a distinctive smell too.

Compasses were filled with absolute ethyl
alcohol. Whiskey compasses.... you could drink it!

Would that be Schnapps Whiskey? ;-)

He is talking about Everclear 200.
Basically pure grain alcohol.

Yes - but is it whiskey or schnapps?

Or cememt?

Finally got some feedback from Ritchie who said I should use ODORLESS
mineral spirits. They now use a souped up version of this in their newer compasses
that you can buy from West, and it will mix with the old stuff. According to
Sunnyside, their product can be either mneral spirits or paint thinner as long as it

is specified as odorless. The odorless spec guarantees that the fluid was refined
enough to be used in a compass and it basically is 100 percent mineral spirits. I
topped up my compass by cooling the fluid first. As the fluid warms up, it expands
and forces out any remaining air bubbles. Worked for me.

Sherwin

sherwindu wrote:

Any suggestions for replacing some liquid in my Ritche Helmsman compass. I
opened the wrong screws and let some leak out. It may contain a light oil or
glycerin. Is there a filler port on these compasses? Any suggestions would be
welcome. I would rather not send it back to Ritche as the compass may get
damaged in shipment and bringing it to a repair place can tie it up for a while.

Sherwin D.