[TCML] solvents

[mark olson]

At 09:15 PM 1/5/08 -0800, you wrote:
>Hi DC,
>
>I know the risks and I'll do it anyway. I've used gasoline forever (you 
>have no idea what me and gasoline have been through). My brother is a fire 
>fighter up at Lake Tahoe. Even he understands as he grew up rebuilding 
>engines as I did. Yes, bad things can happen if you don't know what your 
>doing or have a little knowledge of the volatility of gasoline. The same 
>is true with high voltage. Imagine a newby buying a pole pig and deciding 
>to stand next to the pig ears or associated wiring while powering it up. A 
>little dumb don't you think? Same is true for gasoline or other volatile 
>substances. From a solvent standpoint, gasoline is far superior to kerosene.
>
>For a comparison, using gasoline is like using a pole pig. Kerosene is 
>like using an NST. But, you will still have people using pole pigs (like 
>yourself). What's the difference? Understanding the dangers and taking the 
>required precautions. In high voltage and gasoline, there is always a 
>danger and safety is never guaranteed.
>
>This is really about cleaning NST cores with solvent. Poor a little gas in 
>a coffee can (a mechanics bucket) and use a nylon brush to clean parts. 
>It's simple and effective. Dispose of the gas as soon as your done (don't 
>want a can of gas lying around when you decide to run the coil). Always 
>open the garage for good ventilation. Don't smoke. Don't be near a flame 
>source. Don't use a steal brush on steal parts that could generate a 
>sparks. It's all common sense.
>
>
>
>I stand pretty firm on the use of gasoline regardless of the scare some 
>people have. A life time of experience with that particular substance is 
>why (and for many years, on a daily basis).
>
>Take care,
>Bart
>
I'm right there with you Bart.
See the other solvent subject message.
BTW, my old hobby was casting metal.  Don't tell a fireman how to build a fire.

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Sincerely,

Marko