compass?

[timoteo]

hi everyone

does someone knows outhere what fluid there is in a compass, someone said kerosene,the other sais lampoil is ok,
thank you
tim and opus :eek:

 

[Loren Beach]

The best compass info source is near you...
Contact Captains' Nautical Supplies in Seattle.
http://www.captainsnautical.com/contact.asp

I believe that they do compass repairs.

Best,
Loren

 

[Jeanne]

I took mine to West Marine and they sent it out for me. No hassle.

 

[admirals barge]

compass fluid

i've been told that mineral oil is what's used in the compass.

happy sailing
greg

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