[Amps] Trichloroethene

[Keith Dutson]

Varsol is an Exxon trade name for their multi-purpose solvent.  It is
basically kerosene.

73, Keith NM5G

-----Original Message-----
From: amps-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:amps-bounces at contesting.com] On
Behalf Of Jim Tonne
Sent: Friday, March 17, 2006 12:24 PM
To: la6lha at xi.no; Rex Lint
Cc: amps at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [Amps] Trichloroethene


Once upon a time, long, long ago, I was cleaning up a
1 kW broadcast tramsitter that used motors to run the variable caps for
tuning.  Some of the motors were very dirty and straining to even move.  I
decided to get some kerosene or anything at all to clean them.  Someone told
me of a solvent called Varsol and where to get it (at a truck stop).  I went
there and they were out of it but suggested diesel fuel instead.  I shrugged
my shoulders and got a gallon or so.  Went on back to the transmitter site
and pulled one of the motors and opened the can of fuel.  WHOA!  And here I
thought diesel had that gosh awful stink as a result of burning.

Anyway, I remember the name Varsol, for what that's worth.

- Jim Tonne
 
>>What's the stuff called "solvent" we used to use instead of gasoline 
>>to clean car parts?


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