Are all Silva compasses liquid filled?

Are all Silva compasses liquid filled?

Most SILVA compasses has a curved up back end to make it sit more ergonomic in your hand. The capsule is filled with anti-static liquid (customized formula) that ensures clear reading, fast settling time, perfect dampening, stability and accuracy of the needle.

How accurate is a Silva compass?

On all Silva compasses, the direction accuracy for Magnetic North is 1 degree.

What is the liquid in a Silva compass?

If you’ll come up with using something other than water, I would suggest to test that liquid onto some other part of the compass and not the housing. chitownclark: In this old O-Net issue from 1996 someone came to the conclusion that the compass fluid is most like kerosene.

Does a bubble ruin a compass?

If a small bubble forms in the liquid-filled capsule, it has no influence on the accuracy of the compass. Its appearance and disappearance are due to changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure.

Why is there an air bubble in my compass?

When the ambient temperature decreases, the volume of liquid is reduced considerably more than the material of the compass capsule. This can lead to the formation of an air bubble in the compass. Its appearance and disappearance are due to changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure.

What if my compass has a bubble in it?

If a small bubble forms in the liquid-filled capsule, it has no influence on the accuracy of the compass. If a small bubble forms in the liquid-filled capsule, it has no influence on the accuracy of the compass. Its appearance and disappearance are due to changes in temperature and atmospheric pressure.

What should be done if there is an air bubble in an Silva compass?

If a bubble appears during the warranty period* and does not disappear at room temperature in the plain landscape, FRENSON, Silva compasses can be replaced under warranty. * Warranty period for FRENSON compasses is 3 years.

Why do you need a Silva navigation compass?

We have a variety of compasses for hiking, orienteering and marine use that has been refined over the past 85 years. Our durable compasses ensure accurate navigation whether you are on land or at sea, day and night.

Can a crack in a Silva compass cause a leak?

A hairline crack damage in the surface of the capsule may not cause a leak to occur for weeks or even months. Such damage is not covered by warranty. It is not economically viable, to repair a cracked capsule, but it can be replaced by your SILVA dealer at much less then the the cost of a new compass.

What kind of fluid does a Coleman compass use?

I can’t say exactly what type of fluid Coleman uses in their compasses (or whoever makes their compasses), but in professional equipment (like aircraft and ships) it is petroleum based and can be hazardous.