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Re: A-10 Sextant Maintenance Manual
From: Robert Eno
Date: 2007 Dec 15, 11:39 -0500
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From: Robert Eno
Date: 2007 Dec 15, 11:39 -0500
Hello Nicolas,
You can find hexane at any scientific supply
firm. Hexane is commonly used as an sampling implement rinsing
agent for people taking samples of hydrocarbon-contaminated soil. I use this
stuff in my line of work, plus I am lucky enough to liaise with various
researchers who come through here and who find it cheaper to give me their left
over hexane than pay for the dangerous goods charges to fly it out!
The only caution I would offer is to work with the
stuff in a well-ventilated area as it is volatile.
I have re-filled a grand total of one MK IXA with
success. Most of my refills are Plath attachments, which lend themselves very
well to re-filling without a lot of hassle.
Robert
----- Original Message -----From: jean-philippe planasTo: NavList@fer3.comSent: Thursday, December 13, 2007 1:51 AMSubject: [NavList 4306] Re: A-10 Sextant Maintenance ManualHello Robert,Thanks for those additionnal information. As I also own a British made Mk IXB that requires partial refill, I'd be glad to know where you were able to find hexane? Have you already reconditionned a Mk IX?Kind regards
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