Nyogel question?

[Bob_G]

Re: Nyogel Thick/Thin info here

I like to sneak this in somewhere once a year or so.

How many forum members does it take to change a lightbulb?

1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed

14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light
bulb could have been changed differently

7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs

1 to move it to the Lighting section

2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section

7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs

5 to flame the spell checkers

3 to correct spelling/grammar flames

6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb" ... another 6 to
condemn those 6 as stupid

2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp"

15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb"
is perfectly correct

19 to post that this forum is not about light bulbs and to please take this
discussion to a lightbulb forum

11 to defend the posting to this forum saying that we all use light bulbs
and therefore the posts are relevant to this forum

36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty

7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs

4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's

3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this
group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group

13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all
headers and signatures, and add "Me too"

5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot
handle the light bulb controversy

4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"

13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs"

1 forum lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again.

 

[Sigman]

Re: Nyogel Thick/Thin info here

Sooooo funny Bob - because it's too close (if not the actual!) to the truth!

Now that we've trashed the thread...should I merge it?

Seriously I may do that - but not now, it's 12:26 am here in the "Land of the Midnight Sun" and I need to recharge my personal batteries - sometime later today, I'll try and take on the task of merging "most" (if not all) of the Nyogel threads.

 

[AFAustin]

Re: Nyogel Thick/Thin info here

Rick,

I know I am as guilty as most of not doing a thorough enough search before posting an inquiry. I almost always make an effort, but I'm beginning to realize that one of the problems is that I am not up to snuff on search techniques. For instance, only very recently did I learn about doing a "URL specific" search on Google. And, to be honest, the "Ctrl F" trick was new to me altogether (this is what happens when an older guy who never even knew how to type is let loose on the internet!).

I'd like to make a suggestion, and of course the ultimate irony is that this suggestion has probably been made before and I just can't find it (although I promise I did at least do a rudimentary search). Could you, or some knowledgeable volunteer, start a sticky thread on advanced, effective search techniques for finding CPF threads, including using Google and other external search engines? I think a lot of CPFers would find it very helpful, and moderators who come upon questions addressed a zillion times in prior threads, could simply refer the poster to the sticky and ask that they do a proper search instead.

If such a sticky already does exist somewhere, I promise to promptly fall on my sword, but I also promise to use it, so please point me to it!

Thanks for all your terrific work for CPF, and for keeping us all, more or less, in line.

Best regards,

Andrew


UPDATE:

Wow, that was fast! Thanks, Rick, for the new sticky thread on search methods: http://candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?t=127532

And thanks to Sasha for the new Google search box---terrific addition!

Hopefully, we'll all become better searchers, and maybe they'll be a few less repetitious threads. Who says old flashaholics can't learn new tricks!

 

[Tremendo]

Re: Nyogel Thick/Thin info here

Deleted irrelevant info, now that threads are merged.

 

[Sigman]

Re: Nyogel Thick/Thin info here

Just merged a couple Nyogel threads for your reading pleasure. There are other threads on the subject around these halls and if anyone thinks they should be merged with this one - please PM me with the links. Thank you!

 

[BigBaller]

Re: Grease for your light

My threads are feeling a bit on the dry side, would it be safe to coat them with white lithium grease or silicon differential grease I use for my rc cars?

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

Re: Grease for your light

PSM's law of lubing the light. ​

Use Krytox 50/50 from the shoppe on lights that cost more than $300, use Nyogel 759G from the hound on lights less than $300. Apply whenver it feel dry to turn parts. :laughing:

 

[Long John]

Re: Grease for your light

I use "White Lightning". It's for bicycle chains,steel- wires,threads, and works great. It's based on wax, no grease.
Stops water entrance and is dry after a minute, so no dust will stay at it.

Great product, made in the USA:rock:.

Best regards

_____
Tom

 

[Brighteyez]

Re: Grease for your light

Years ago, before I even registered for this site, I seem to remember all sorts of admonitions against the use of petroleum jelly as a lubricant, as it might eat away at the O rings. Understanding that petroleum jelly is a petroleum by-product that can indeed damage some plastics and synthetics it seemed reasonable at the time, though I just noticed (I'm sure it's been there for years) that Mag recommends the use of petroleum jelly as a lubricant for both the threads and O-rings.

 

[Martin]

Re: Grease for your light

Tetra Gun Grease works well for me.
It makes threads move smoother. Have used it for two years on my metal lights without damage to o-rings.

 

[Bror Jace]

Re: Grease for your light

Someone mentioned Krytox above.

I use this stuff which I already had on hand to take care of our pool (pump & equipment ...) and the seals on my paintball equipment:

http://www.lesliespool.com/shopping...temID=8728&itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&keyword=lube

 

[Vinnie]

Re: Grease for your light

I use Dielecetric Silicone compond, it's used for electronic systems and seals out moisture

 

[BBL]

Re: Grease for your light

the nyogel 759 seems to dry up far too quickly... i put it on threads and o-rings, which are dry just a few weeks later... next time i'll try the 'other' nyogel (779?)

 

[BigBaller]

Re: Grease for your light

Where can the 959 that SureFire uses be found?

 

[macforsale]

Re: Grease for your light

nzgunnie

DC4 is what I have use for many years. First time I came across the product was in the electronic shop on the USS Fulton AS-11. Sometimes called building 11. That's a story for another time. All electrical connectors on submarines, fast attacks in this case, we used DC4 on the o-rings. Only time we had a problem was when the o-ring was not seated in the groove at the base of the radar mast base plate. All the DC4 in the world was not going to keep the seawater out. Word from the crew was that on the first dive things got kind of exciting when seawater was coming out of the radar equipment.

 

[Illum]

Re: Grease for your light

NyoGel?

oh crap...

I think I destroyed my lights. I used...white lithium grease

lithium grease in lithium lights...mmm:laughing:

 

[arty]

Re: Grease for your light

I have been using Radio Shack Multi-Purpose Lube Gel. I got it after it was suggested by members of this forum.

 

[seery]

NYOGEL 959 and 759

I phoned Nye Lubricants Inc. (Nyogel) and asked about the 959. I was told
there is no Nyogel 959 and it is 759 that Surefire uses.

The last few Millennium lights I've recieved this month, all had factory "dark"
grease on both the bezel and tailcap threads. Knowing that 759 is a clear
lubricant, it seems SF has changed what they use.

There are lots of folks recommending the 959. Is there anyone that could post
a pic of thier Nyogel 959? If so it seems I was misinformed by the staff at
Nye Lubricants.

I've been using the Nyogel 759g for a while now and really like it. If I were
using it exclusively on "twisties" though, I'd go with the thicker stickier version.

Where can the 959 that SureFire uses be found?

 

[Loomy]

Re: Nyogel for Surefire U2 O-ring & elect switches

So now that I need some of this, where does one acquire Nyogel 959G or an equivalent? :candle:

 

[Eric242]

Re: Nyogel for Surefire U2 O-ring & elect switches

lighthound.com should have nyogel available.