Silicone. a metaphor for life without friction, a worthy goal, methinks.There have been numerous reports that silicone spray can cause contact problems in switches, noted in multiple posts regarding automotive problems.
There are other products that are designed to protect and waterproof electrical connections and should be used instead. Hat-tip to reader Mike E. Upon reassembly 100 silicone lube is used to seal and protect everything and make it easier to put together. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The marketing competition is fierce and gives you mixed messages, is confusing and creates too many choices of lubricating grease. For this article we consider lube, lubricant and grease the same and oil as different. What happens to the lubricant (grease or oil) at different temperature Grease doesnt perform well at high temps because it cant get rid of the heat like oil can. At low temperature grease hardens and can clog up parts and prevent them from moving. Some lubricant wont move through lines under pressure so its pumpability is important. Getting the lubrication to where it is needed and having it not leak out is critical so a greases consistency is important during selection. All greases share a similar anatomy and are made from 3 basic pieces. A conveyor belt pulleys bearings operating in extreme heat in Australia will require different lubrication than if it was in extreme cold in Northern Canada. Synthetic base oils are better over a wide range of conditions. Graphite or Molybdenum might be added to increase stability under high temp and pressure. Others are used to suppress oxidative qualities and increase corrosion resistance. It is true that petroleum products will degrade natural rubber. And most User Manuals will not tell you the material of the o-rings and seals. It might tell you its rubber but synthetic or natural rubber. It costs 10 for a small tube and is available at all auto parts stores. Be safe, use silicone grease on your o-rings and rubber seals in pressure washer wands, hoses and pumps. Spear-fisherman use it to protect their speargun rubbers and keep them supple. Snorkelers and swimmers use it in their underwater flashlights seals and to keep their underwater camera case seals from drying out. Whether it be faucet fittings, o-rings, water filter housing threads. In the process they come into contact with latex sacs, rubber seals o-rings and ebonite (hard rubber) pistonsfeedsbarrels.
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