Yes, another problem. Here in the UK it is quite difficult to obtain the "clear" variety as it was widely used by those addicted to alcohol as a cheap way of getting drunk. I believe the purple colour was introduced to prevent this. Colin Hill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Freeman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [HG] Cleaning your wheel
> Looks like I mixed up the ether used to remove plaster with the surgical > spirit used for disinfection! > > > Of course, paraffin (sold for burning in a stove) in the USA is kerosene > I think you mean 'UK paraffin is kerosene in the USA', yes? > > And most English people are referring to jet fuel when they say > 'kerosene', I think. > > The 'liquid paraffin' problem is one that affects chromatic harmonica > players too, as a famous German player recommends Parafinöl (the > laxative) for lubricating slides. > > I wonder if there might be a danger of the dye in meths colouring the > wheel. Over here in Holland it's sold as 'spiritus' and colourless. > > -Keith > > >
