[GreenKeys] Non-detergent oil for Teletype machines

[Ralph Mowery]

I don't know of any use for  WD-40 unless you spray it on your joints.  It 
has been reported it works to loosen them up.

WD-40 will gum up the works when it drys.   While the Teletype machines 
doesn't have any stainless steel in them that I know of, wd-40 can cause 
stress crakes in stainless steel that is under high pressure.

I looked on the Triflow site and it does not appear that they are still 
adding the teflon to it.  Atleast I did not see it on the can.  The older 
cans I have of it list Teflon on them in big letters.

Kroil is very good to use for many things.  I use it by the case where I 
work.
Use it instead of the WD-40 to get rid of the old grease.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brooke Clarke" <brooke at pacific.net>
To: "Lee Mushel" <herbert3 at centurytel.net>
Cc: "GreenKeys List" <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 2:59 PM
Subject: Re: [GreenKeys] Non-detergent oil for Teletype machines


> Hi Lee:
>
> It appears that Tri-Flow is competing with WD-40 (Water Displacement 
> formula
> 40) as a penetrating oil and is not primarily a lubricant.
> http://www.triflowlubricants.com/Superior_Drip/superior_drip.html
>
> Kroil is an excellent penetrating oil.  It works much better than WD-40 
> for
> loosening rusted or jammed nuts and bolts.
> http://www.kanolabs.com
>
> Lubricants, like made by Nye, are modern chemistries optimized for the
> application.  These tailored lubricants have much better long term 
> properties
> than the old organic based ones.
>
> Here are some chemicals I've found do a very good job:
> http://www.prc68.com/I/FlashlightPat.shtml#CF
>
> Have Fun,
>
> Brooke Clarke
> http://www.prc68.com
>
> Lee Mushel wrote:
>> Any of the ordinary gun oils such as the Outers brand just aren't in the
>> same class as this stuff.
>>
>> With not too badly abused or neglected machines I clean first with stiff
>> bristled brush, Q-tips, etc.  and "a lot" of WD-40.  Be careful around 
>> those
>> little springs.   WD-40 has no other use other than a cleaner that I'm 
>> aware
>> of.   It certainly is an awful lubricant!  Allow the WD to evaporate.
>>
>> Then I liberally apply Tri-Flow which is made in this country by Krylon
>> Industrial.   wipe off surplus.  You can get it on line and sometimes at
>> True Value hardware stores or good bicycle shops.
>>
>> Lee