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    Re: Plath certificate: drop of solder
    From: Michael Cain
    Date: 2021 Feb 2, 12:16 -0800
    Here’s a brief history of C. Plath: https://www.sperrymarine.com/corporate-history/history-c-plath .

    Mike

    On Feb 2, 2021, at 11:15 AM, Frank Reed <NoReply_FrankReed@fer3.com> wrote:

    I was looking at a sextant on ebay (not in my price range), and I noticed a couple of things on the certificate.

    It suggests using "German batteries or American AA with a drop of solder on center +". Could someone explain? Are German batteries slightly longer than American AA batteries? Is that the idea? The grammar isn't 100% clear here; do we add a drop of solder only on American batteries or any batteries? Does this work effectively long-term?

    Also, how long was C. Plath part of "Litton Industries"? That was new to me.

    Frank Reed

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