richpalm
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....for my 10X which squeals like a demon when I turn the battery. What kind of local hardware store lube is good for the O-rings without deteriorating Nitrolon? Just want to find someting locally.
Thanks,
Rich
Thanks,
Rich
Best kind of lube for O-rings and Nitrolon
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ufokillerz
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wait for PF2 and i'll bring my Nyogel 759G and 779ZG
richpalm
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Cool-thanks!
Tombeis
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Get silicon grease at you local hardware plumbing department. Silicone grease is made for O-Ring lubrication. Cost around $1.95.
Stanley
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I got my tub of silicone grease at a diving shop. You may want to check them out too, whichever one is nearer for you...
Dukester
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What about Vaseline?
ufokillerz
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would nyogel work though?
i was lead to believe vaseline would eat away at the o-rings over time?
i was lead to believe vaseline would eat away at the o-rings over time?
jtivat
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ufokillerz said:
would nyogel work though?
i was lead to believe vaseline would eat away at the o-rings over time?
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Yes, I use the 779zc and it works great. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
ufokillerz said:
would nyogel work though?
i was lead to believe vaseline would eat away at the o-rings over time?
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Yes, I use the 779zc and it works great. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Datasaurusrex
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I have a can of "food grade silicon spray." I use it on my knives... would this work for nyogel o-rings and any other o-ring?
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Dukester said:
What about Vaseline?
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It can degrade rubber. Don't use it unless you know the o-rings aren't vulnerable. I think the ARC AAA uses petrochemical-immune o-rings. I use SuperLube and have had no problems.
SUPERLUBE SYNTHETIC GREASE
Brightnorm
Dukester said:
What about Vaseline?
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It can degrade rubber. Don't use it unless you know the o-rings aren't vulnerable. I think the ARC AAA uses petrochemical-immune o-rings. I use SuperLube and have had no problems.
SUPERLUBE SYNTHETIC GREASE
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Streak
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I have some Nyogel 759G and 779ZG. My research shows the 759 is better for threads and the 779 for O rings, is this correct?
perchance
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I use silicone grease that I brought at Lowe's, made by
Solder Seal Gunk, contains no petroleum additives.
Solder Seal Gunk, contains no petroleum additives.
Unicorn
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Hoppes #9 gun oil is also safe for orings.
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perchance said:
I use silicone grease that I brought at Lowe's, made by
Solder Seal Gunk, contains no petroleum additives.
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I picked up the same thing at Lowes this weekend. I tried to re-lube my SF L1 tonight and it seems like this stuff is thicker than might be optimal. Do you find this to be the case?
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perchance said:
I use silicone grease that I brought at Lowe's, made by
Solder Seal Gunk, contains no petroleum additives.
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I picked up the same thing at Lowes this weekend. I tried to re-lube my SF L1 tonight and it seems like this stuff is thicker than might be optimal. Do you find this to be the case?
-john
GeoffChan
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I use Nyogel 759G for all my lights.
Geoff
Geoff
illumiGeek
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Avoid petrolium based lubes on O rings - they make rubber swell. On "weather proof" lights with looser fitting rings this may not be a serious problem. But on dive lights with tighter seals it can seize the fittings and make the light very difficult to open.
Silicone is usually the recommended lube for O rings.
Silicone is usually the recommended lube for O rings.
Datasaurusrex
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Datasaurusrex said:
I have a can of "food grade silicon spray." I use it on my knives... would this work for nyogel o-rings and any other o-ring?
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I know that because of the very thin viscosity that I'd probably have to apply it more frequently and more carefully... but would this product be likely to cause damage? (I have a lot of it, and it would be cheaper to just use it as opposed to buying new stuff)
http://www.moldmoreparts.com/A635txt.htm
http://www.moldmoreparts.com/Lubricants.htm
Datasaurusrex said:
I have a can of "food grade silicon spray." I use it on my knives... would this work for nyogel o-rings and any other o-ring?
[/ QUOTE ]
I know that because of the very thin viscosity that I'd probably have to apply it more frequently and more carefully... but would this product be likely to cause damage? (I have a lot of it, and it would be cheaper to just use it as opposed to buying new stuff)
http://www.moldmoreparts.com/A635txt.htm
http://www.moldmoreparts.com/Lubricants.htm
