Which Nyogel for which light?

RobbW · Jan 22, 2007

I'm new to the higher-end lights. I just got some760 & 779. I know one is conducting and one not, but I'm not sure which my different lights require. Could some kindly soul clue me in?

Here are the lights:

Arc-AAA
Surefire A2
P1D-CE

Also, is the lube just for the o-rings, or do the threads get coated, too?

Thanks for the advice.

Unforgiven · Jan 22, 2007

Here is some information I saved a while back. If I recall correctly it came from their site.

Nye lubricants

O-Rings:

Nye, Nyogel 779zc, non-conductive, non-migrating, thick grease, that will not cause the o-rings to swell and thus break or shear.

Threads:

Nye, Nyogel 759g, nonconductive grease that works well in aluminum-to-aluminum applications.

NOTE*** even though the grease is "nonconductive" it is not an insulator. 759g is used mostly on connectors.

Ty_Bower · Jan 22, 2007

I think the 760 is a "new & improved" formula that replaces the 759. I think the 779 is the thick stuff, and the 759/760 is thinner.

I used to use some cheap plumber's grease, until I had an o-ring swell up on me. Now I use the 760. I don't have any 759, nor any 779. I think even the 760 is thicker than I'd like for some applications, so I have no intention of trying the 779.

I put it on both the o-rings and the threads. You don't want completely bare metal threads touching each other. They might bind or gall.

RobbW · Jan 22, 2007

Thanks for the information. Since my lights are aluminum, I'll try the 760 first. Maybe the 779 will find application in summer heat. Thanks again.

fisk-king · May 27, 2009

I tried googling this stuff to purchase some w/ no luck. Anyone know where I can get some at??

Lite_me · May 27, 2009

Lighthound.... here.

Which Nyogel for which light?

RobbW

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Unforgiven

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