Compass refill

[JORGE]

Does anyone know of the type of fluid used in a Danforth Express pedestal compass, which I have. I nned to refill some air got inside during maintenance.

 

[Jeff Asbury]

A Sailor on a Budget!

I have always been told it is Mineral Oil. Then I asked where do I get Mineral Oil? The answer was Baby Oil. I checked the ingredients on the label of the Baby Oil and low and behold it said Mineral Oil. I did a refill on a old Gemini Compass and it worked fine. You might want to do your self a favor and not spend all that money on Compass Oil. I don't think there's much difference. Just keep tapping it until all the bubbles are out an re seal. You might have to do that a few times.

Signed

A Sailor on a Budget!

 

[John N.W.Webb]

Compass refill.

Years ago I bought an old Sestrel 4" compass that had a bubble in it & I was advised to put it in the deep-freezer for 2 hours before topping it up with alcohol & although I could not get all the air out , by the time it warmed up the bubble was gone. I do not know if it will work with your compass but maybe there is some-one out there that can offer a suggestion.
John N.W.W.

 

[Guy Stevens]

Mineral Oil, Alcahol are both used

It is pretty easy to tell what was used in yours even if there is very little left.

Guy

 

[tenders]

West Marine sells mineral oil in bottles for a few bucks. Baby oil might do it but if the additives turn the liquid or the inside of the compass cloudy you'll be disappointed.

 

[jkm]

Buy your mineral oil at a drug store-that's were a yankee would go. West Marine is a great store to window shop, but look elsewhere if you can.

John