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  #11  
Old July 3rd 08, 01:24 AM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Peter Clark
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On Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:43:57 GMT, "Mike" wrote:


I guess so. You got a MSDS for that?

Dihydroden monoxide - H20....

I got that part.

I'm just following up sarcasm with a bit more sarcasm.


Sorry, wasn't trying to be sarcastic, my meter's busted right now and
thought your reply was being serious. Anyway. Should add 8hrs from
bottle to keyboard I guess.


The first one was. I had no idea what DHMO was. Expanding it made a bit
more sense.


OK, in that case
http://www.dhmo.org/msdsdhmo.html
  #12  
Old July 3rd 08, 02:05 AM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Scott[_5_]
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On Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:07:08 GMT, in rec.aviation.owning, "Mike"
wrote:

"Peter Clark" wrote in message
.. .
On Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:55:22 GMT, "Mike" wrote:

"Jon Woellhaf" wrote in message
om...
After a short 1.5 hour sightseeing flight today I tried using 100% DHMO
to
clean the bugs off the leading edges. It worked surprisingly well.
Despite
my precautions, I got a little in my eyes and a lot on my hands and
arms,
but I haven't noticed any adverse effects yet.

I wouldn't use any cleaner on my plane unless I knew the reactive effects
of
it with paint and alluminum. Even so-called "green" cleaners may not be
safe for your plane.

Personally I just spray all the leading edges down with water, allow the
bugs to reconstitute for about 5-10 minutes and they wipe right off with
little effort. The microfiber towels you can get at Costco or Sams work
great. For the windows I use sprayway glass cleaner available at Wal-mart
for $2 per can. It works great, is not prone to streaking, and it's
completely safe for plexiglass.


Um, DHMO... dihydrogen monoxide.... I guess the whoosh was not
reading closely enough?


I guess so. You got a MSDS for that?


http://www.chem.tamu.edu/class/major.../msdswater.htm
or
http://www.dhmo.org/msdsdhmo.html

  #13  
Old July 3rd 08, 11:08 AM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Steve Foley
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"Dennis Johnson" wrote in message
. ..


Hell, I've been using that stuff for years and it hasn't hurt me! In
fact, I sometimes even drink the stuff!


I usually try to purify mine with a 'wee bit of whiskey' before I drink it.


  #14  
Old July 3rd 08, 02:18 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Gig 601Xl Builder
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Jon Woellhaf wrote:
After a short 1.5 hour sightseeing flight today I tried using 100% DHMO to
clean the bugs off the leading edges. It worked surprisingly well. Despite
my precautions, I got a little in my eyes and a lot on my hands and arms,
but I haven't noticed any adverse effects yet.

Jon






I've found that mixing it with bourbon reduces the hazards.
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Old July 3rd 08, 08:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Mike[_22_]
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"Peter Clark" wrote in message
...
On Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:43:57 GMT, "Mike" wrote:


I guess so. You got a MSDS for that?

Dihydroden monoxide - H20....

I got that part.

I'm just following up sarcasm with a bit more sarcasm.

Sorry, wasn't trying to be sarcastic, my meter's busted right now and
thought your reply was being serious. Anyway. Should add 8hrs from
bottle to keyboard I guess.


The first one was. I had no idea what DHMO was. Expanding it made a bit
more sense.


OK, in that case
http://www.dhmo.org/msdsdhmo.html


I don't care who you are, that's funny right there.

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Old July 3rd 08, 08:52 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Gig 601Xl Builder
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Mike wrote:
"Peter Clark" wrote in
message ...



OK, in that case
http://www.dhmo.org/msdsdhmo.html


I don't care who you are, that's funny right there.



Yes it is. I once had a work comp claims adjuster that requested all
MSDS sheets for an employee that got hurt working at a car wash. I sent
a copy of that along with the other sheets.

She tried to bill be for both a new keyboard and new office chair.
  #17  
Old July 4th 08, 07:59 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Jon[_7_]
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"Gig 601Xl Builder" wrote

... I once had a work comp claims adjuster that requested all MSDS sheets
for an employee that got hurt working at a car wash. I sent a copy of that
along with the other sheets.

She tried to bill be for both a new keyboard and new office chair.


Did you pay?


  #18  
Old July 6th 08, 03:19 AM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Margy Natalie
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Jon Woellhaf wrote:
After a short 1.5 hour sightseeing flight today I tried using 100% DHMO to
clean the bugs off the leading edges. It worked surprisingly well. Despite
my precautions, I got a little in my eyes and a lot on my hands and arms,
but I haven't noticed any adverse effects yet.

Jon


DHMO is a very dangerous substance and should be avoided at all costs!
It is responsible for a number of deaths each year. Read about it!

http://www.dhmo.org/truth/Dihydrogen-Monoxide.html

Margy
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Old July 6th 08, 03:23 AM posted to rec.aviation.owning
Jon Woellhaf[_2_]
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Margy wrote
DHMO is a very dangerous substance and should be avoided at all costs! It
is responsible for a number of deaths each year. Read about it!

http://www.dhmo.org/truth/Dihydrogen-Monoxide.html

Margy


Thanks, Margy! And thanks to everyone else who warned me about the dangers
of DHMO. I am going to return the remainder of the gallon can my A&P sold me
and see if I can get my $87.15 back!

Jon


  #20  
Old July 8th 08, 07:56 PM posted to rec.aviation.owning
RST Engineering
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Default DHMO for cleaning off bugs

Not only that, but fish fµ˘# in it.

{;-)

Jim

--
"It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought
without accepting it."
--Aristotle


"Margy Natalie" wrote in message
m...


DHMO is a very dangerous substance and should be avoided at all costs! It
is responsible for a number of deaths each year. Read about it!

http://www.dhmo.org/truth/Dihydrogen-Monoxide.html

Margy



 




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