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MMD Archives August 1996 1996.08.26 03 Prev  Next Re: Mercury Switches By Wayne Stahnke Regarding the use of mercury switches, I can offer the following two suggestions: (1) Replace the mercury with small, loose ball bearings. Bearings of the appropriate size will "flow" somewhat like a liquid and provide a replacement for which there can be no worry regarding heavy-metal poisoning. (2) If you use mercury, cover it with a layer of glycerin to prevent or minimize arcing. These suggestions come to me from rebuilders. Since I have no direct experience with mercury switches, I cannot comment on their usefulness. I offer them for consideration and possible investigation by others. With best regards, Wayne Stahnke (Message sent Mon 26 Aug 1996, 14:36:55 GMT, from time zone GMT-0400.) Key Words in Subject:  Mercury, Switches

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