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Title: Chalk
Post by: Phil C on 07 Aug, 2021, 21:19
Evening all,

I remember chalk can be used to help identify the source of an oil leak. Could someone advise me, please, what kind of chalk to use, and how to use it?  Thanks in advance.

Phil.
Title: Re: Chalk
Post by: cdsdorset on 08 Aug, 2021, 08:45
I use oil dyes. You can isolate where and which oil depending on colour.
Title: Re: Chalk
Post by: Phil C on 08 Aug, 2021, 08:53
Where can you get dye of different colours? I've only known red dye.

The thing about chalk is that it leaves a track, so you can see more precisely where the oil escaped from. Any advice on chalk?

Phil
Title: Re: Chalk
Post by: berniej on 08 Aug, 2021, 08:54
You need one stick of white chalk and a blackboard....

Then, in large capitals you just write   " B S A "  on it.  ;D ;D ;D

Cheers,
Bernie

Title: Re: Chalk
Post by: Phil C on 08 Aug, 2021, 10:55
Excellent, very good, Bernie. But hope springs eternal - it must be possible to achieve oil - tightness.  Phil
Title: Re: Chalk
Post by: Derek996 on 08 Aug, 2021, 10:59
Clean the area in question then shake some talcum powder over it. The oil will show a track from it's source.
Title: Re: Chalk
Post by: cdsdorset on 08 Aug, 2021, 20:38
Quote from: Phil C on 08 Aug, 2021, 08:53
Where can you get dye of different colours? I've only known red dye.

The thing about chalk is that it leaves a track, so you can see more precisely where the oil escaped from. Any advice on chalk?

Phil

Look online . You can buy 2 or 3 colours.
Title: Re: Chalk
Post by: Rog1 on 09 Aug, 2021, 23:39
Powdered chalk can be found where builder's supplies are sold; ask for chalk line chalk.
Title: Re: Chalk
Post by: Phil C on 10 Aug, 2021, 14:55
Isn't chalk line chalk difficult to get off?
Title: Re: Chalk
Post by: cdsdorset on 10 Aug, 2021, 21:34
Demon tewwks do a 3 colour kit. It's uv reactive so you just need a little uv torch.