Bubbles in my compass

[Tandoorii]

I just acquired a used ( 1 year old) Mares 3 SPG with compass. There are a few bubbles in the compass which seem to impair the operation if not held level. Will this likely subside at depth as bubbles decrease in size?

Thanks,

 

[Jim Lapenta]

No. not likely. A bubble or maybe even two is not a problem. If they impair function I'd advise tossing it.

 

[Tandoorii]

I haven't had it underwater yet, so the bubbles I see are from a surface perspective (500 ft elevation). I'll certainly be testing in a couple months in benign underwater territory before I undertake any low vis search-and-destroy missions:goingdown:

Thanks for the advice...

 

[j yaeger]

all of mine have bubbles and all work well

 

[Tandoorii]

That's comforting. Thanks...

 

[Tigerman]

A compass is supposed to be held level in the first place, its common for them not to work if not level...

 

[SterlingDiver]

bubbles are normal...

 

[hbhobby]

I like the bubble in my compass it helps me confirm it is level

 

[Jim Lapenta]

Some bubbles are ok. Too many so that they interfere with the working of the compass is not.

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[RickyF]

My old one had several large bubbles and had to be tossed! IT was unreliable.