[Towertalk] coax dummy load dielectric

K7LXC@aol.com K7LXC@aol.com
Fri, 9 Aug 2002 09:54:26 EDT


In a message dated 8/9/02 5:40:30 AM Pacific Daylight Time, 
w5mc@sbcglobal.net writes:

> I have a new to me Bird 8135 load  rated at 150 watts.. it required that the
>  diaphragm and  O ring seals be replaced.. what type of oil might I use  .. 
I
>  am thinking of using Mobil one.. any suggestions please.

    Hmm, might be flammable. Most of the liquid-filled dummy loads I've seen 
used mineral oil from the drugstore.

Cheers,
Steve   K7LXC
TOWER TECH