[Amps] Replacing oil in a Bird load

Jim Hoge knowkode at sbcglobal.net
Thu Jun 7 11:16:38 EDT 2007


Shell Diala is the oil of choice. A LOT cheaper than Bird's replacement oil and juist as effective if not better. Yes, the oil can "wear out," most commonly by becoming contaminated by humidity. Remember, the load has a vent cap. A burnt smell would also cause me concern for the resistor. Do you have an antenna analyzer you can use to sweep the load? 
   
  Jim W5QM



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