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 Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 8:37 am Post subject: Servicing compressed air bottle |
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I'm going to remove the bottle for inspection with an endoscope and would like to know what (and if I should) to use to clean the inside and what to add to it on reinstalling. I know glycol (50% glycerine, 50% alcohol?) was used originally, though last time I sent one out for someone else to do the inspection, it had a different fluid in it.
How much fluid should I add? This is on a fixed gear/no flap application.
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Vic
Joined: 12 Aug 2008
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Location: Southern Bavaria
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| Posted: Mon May 16, 2022 1:11 pm Post subject: Re: Servicing compressed air bottle |
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As glycerine and alcohol can get washed off by water condensation in air I did not see any benefit of using that combo. My approach was clear chain lube , the sticky kind with solvent. Add a decent cup of this for tumbling it around in the tank and let dry for a time. An air hose will help dry the solvent. You can do two or three sessions for good coating and sniff for remains of solvent till you are satisfied with evaporation . After 16 years of running the 18 T no corrosion found at checks.
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