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Old 29-01-2005, 11:49 AM
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Kevin,

A fix for your tube:

*Spray bottle - approx 1 litre
*Caustic Soda - 1 tablespoon
*Water

Mix the Caustic Soda with the bottle of water. Make sure it is completely dissolved.

Spray lightly inside scope tube.

If mold does not turn black, spray again (heavier coat).

Once mold is black use an old broom or Hand-broom, and brush the mold of the surface. Give interior of tube a final clean out with a sponge or rag and clean water. Dry.

When the wood is dry, paint with anti-mould paint made for bathrooms. When paint is dry you can paint over it with black if you want to.

Even if you never use it again, don't chuck it out. Someone will want it one day.
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