A while back a member here sent me a old 4 tube manometer.. it had just enough mercury to use it on a fuel carb set up... I don't have a 4 so it is no issue. I have heard mercury can be had if you know say.. a high school science teacher.. but some people may not have that luxuary..
Recently I was at a HVAC supply house to purchase filters.. and what to my wondering eyes did appear????
A box.. with the words "recycle your old thermostat".. MERCURY thermostat..
I spoke With the guy behind the counter, informed him of my need for that magical silver liquid... he said "take what you need".. I grabbed a couple and headed out giggling like a mad scientist ..
Gonna do some research before I crack these viles open and add to what I have...
Just thought I would pass it on to anyone that may have a old one stashed, guages work "OK" and I have made manometers using clear tubing and old oil..
But that Heavy Metal is so nice ...
Recently I was at a HVAC supply house to purchase filters.. and what to my wondering eyes did appear????
A box.. with the words "recycle your old thermostat".. MERCURY thermostat..
I spoke With the guy behind the counter, informed him of my need for that magical silver liquid... he said "take what you need".. I grabbed a couple and headed out giggling like a mad scientist ..
Gonna do some research before I crack these viles open and add to what I have...
Just thought I would pass it on to anyone that may have a old one stashed, guages work "OK" and I have made manometers using clear tubing and old oil..
But that Heavy Metal is so nice ...
