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Re: Manometer advice

Posted: Thu Jan 08, 2015 6:28 pm
by Kimi
Slufkin, that marvel is your issue.
Its a mix of different density of fluids, that will for sure separate to some extent, especially when the solvent part will vapor after some time.

it will act as i described.

Try with pure water as suggested.


from wikipedia

The product is composed of 74 percent mineral oil, 25 percent stoddard solvent, and 1 percent lard.[1]

o-Dichlorobenzene (1,2-Dichlorobenzene (ortho-dichlorobenzene))0 – 5% , Fine White Mineral Oil 70 – 100% , Mineral Spirits 20 – 30% [2]

/kimi