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Old 05-21-2007
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Originally Posted by xort
Contact the manufacturer, Ritchie uses something else, I think it was mineral spirits, but I'm not sure.
If it's an expensive compass, it might be worth sending it off for repair. Mine was a cheap one and I replaced it after refilling didn't work.
Do what XORT said; as some are filled with mineral oil or machine oil others use pure alcohol, call the company.
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