CREEXHP70LED
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Does anyone lube the threads and the o-ring, or just the o-ring on their lights ? I saw SF said don't lube the treads just the o-ring. I always lube both, is that bad?
I always lube both the o-ring and threads.
If the threads are dry they will wear out over time.
Just the O rings for me. I try to keep the threads dry and dust free...
Associated question: Do you remove the O ring to lube it completely, or just apply more to the surfaces accessible where it is installed?
O-ring wont be damaged by removing it. It will be if you don't lubricate them and after long period if you try to remove it could brake or get streched. Tailcap threads are lubricated in factory but head isn't since it's common practice not to be removed that often unlike tail for battery charging/ replacement.
You don't need to remove oring, just lube visible part where tailcap slides over. Nygel 760 is oring friendly lubricant so you wont do any damage. Everybody i know soak everything in it, threads and oring.
You're ok then. No further action required.