Squeaky Nitecore Extreme

McSoappy · Dec 25, 2008

Hey guys just got a Nitecore Extreme for Christmas, but my constant fiddling with it has made the threads really squeaky.

What can I use to lubricate them?

I've got some Tufglide, Zebco Reel Oil, and some WD40. Will any of those work?

David

allthumbs · Dec 25, 2008

Use the zebco reel oil. Do not use the WD40 the WD stands for water displacing and it gets gummy after a while. Not sure about theTuf glide.

StarHalo · Dec 25, 2008

Clean the threads first using rubbing alcohol and a rag; remove the o-rings first, get the threads as clean as possible, then thoroughly coat the o-rings in lube before putting them back on, then lube the threads.

If you're interested in getting a flashlight-specific lube, the three most popular choices are Nyogel 760 (http://www.lighthound.com/NyoGel-760G-10-gm-tube_p_6-1343.html), Nanolube StClaire (http://www.nanolube.com/), and Sandwich Shoppe Krytox 50/50 (http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/product_info.php?products_id=710).

McSoappy · Dec 25, 2008

allthumbs said:
Use the zebco reel oil. Do not use the WD40 the WD stands for water displacing and it gets gummy after a while. Not sure about theTuf glide.

Zebco oil worked fine. Thanks man!

McSoappy · Dec 25, 2008

Hey StarHalo.

I think I'm going to get one of the Nano Lube. I'm probably going to get the $16.00 tube with the needle applicator. Which weight should I get for oiling the piston in my Nitecore Extreme as well as the threads?

Thanks in advance!

David

StarHalo said:
Clean the threads first using rubbing alcohol and a rag; remove the o-rings first, get the threads as clean as possible, then thoroughly coat the o-rings in lube before putting them back on, then lube the threads.

If you're interested in getting a flashlight-specific lube, the three most popular choices are Nyogel 760 (http://www.lighthound.com/NyoGel-760G-10-gm-tube_p_6-1343.html), Nanolube StClaire (http://www.nanolube.com/), and Sandwich Shoppe Krytox 50/50 (http://theledguy.chainreactionweb.com/product_info.php?products_id=710).

Fallingwater · Dec 25, 2008

I squirted on my NDI's threads a drop of generic lubricant. I had to actually remove a lot of it, since it had made it too easy to turn...

allthumbs · Dec 25, 2008

McSoappy PM sent
Nanolube is very good. Get the 10w

StarHalo · Dec 25, 2008

McSoappy said:
Which weight should I get for oiling the piston in my Nitecore Extreme as well as the threads?

10 weight seems to be the most popular for our flashlights. And it might seem expensive, but keep in mind that a thimble-full of lube will last for many months on many flashlights.

McSoappy · Dec 25, 2008

allthumbs said:
McSoappy PM sent
Nanolube is very good. Get the 10w

Thanks allthumbs!

I appreciate it!

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