I think my binnicle compass has lost it's fluid. Is it possible to refill dome so it does not have to be replaced?
compass refill
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Depends on what compass it is? A make and model would help to determine if it is easily refillable..
A new compass is relatively inexpensive for what you get, dependability and accuracy on the most important piece of Nav. equipment on the boat!
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Different manufacturers and models used different liquids for the damping fluid... As Maine Sail said, a make and model would help. 
I had a huge bubble in my Aquameter Galaxy compass that was driving me crazy. It seemed like it would be easy to put some more fluid in it and get rid of that stupid bubble. It's not! Find the leak is the first thing, and if you can find the parts install them. Then try to figure out what the dampening fluid is. (Mineral spirits, mineral oil.....) and then try to fill it while it's cold so that expansion is at it's minimum. And then burp it a hundred times. And then you still have a little tiny bubble that insults you every time you use the compass. If you don't have a bunch of patience and time, GET A NEW COMPASS. Next time I will..........
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