Originally Posted by
Witterings
Chain hasn't gone too far .... I hope :-) .... I've think I've caught it i time so it's to stop it happening / being damaged in the future.
Once you get the chain properly lubed, check it for elongation. If it hasn't exceeded the 1% limit, it's still usable.
Another way to quickly remove water from a chain is to place it in a low-heat oven (~200 degrees F) for 30 minutes. It helps if the chain is relatively free of lubricant so there won't be excessive fumes.
Steve