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paul_smith

  • Posts: 189
Quick connects
« on: October 24, 2004, 08:56:03 pm »
What is the best thing to keep quick connectors working
freely, is WD40 ok?
Paul

*paul_moss

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Re: Quick connects
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2004, 09:06:05 pm »
Paul i clean mine out weekly making sure any gunge around the bearing are cleaned,dry them out with a clean cloth and then coat in a light  oil spray.
Iwould imagine wd 40 would be ok. The key is keeping them clean and free regulary.
paul
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williamx

Re: Quick connects
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2004, 09:22:50 pm »
I use wd40 no problems so far

Dynafoam

Re: Quick connects
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2004, 09:48:16 pm »
Both WD40 and mineral oil will have an adverse effect on the rubber seals.

I use zinc & castor oil ointment but silicone grease sprays are available that are designed for this purpose.

Kinver_Clean

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Re: Quick connects
« Reply #4 on: October 25, 2004, 08:08:56 am »
A good spray is available from most caravan dealers. It is Thetford seal lubricant and is for the seals in a loo.  Costs £2-£3. This is specifically for neoprene and rubber. WD40 will rot them sooner than later.

Trevor
God must love stupid people---He made so many.

paul_smith

  • Posts: 189
Re: Quick connects
« Reply #5 on: October 25, 2004, 05:09:18 pm »
Thanks chaps.

carpetmas5

  • Posts: 139
Re: Quick connects
« Reply #6 on: October 25, 2004, 06:09:09 pm »
I have always used silacon spray.

lee_gundry

  • Posts: 599
Re: Quick connects
« Reply #7 on: October 25, 2004, 07:27:27 pm »
vasaline


lee g
cumbria

Len Gribble

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Re: Quick connects
« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2004, 07:58:30 pm »
I’m with Lee G on this, very versatile used to use when I stored one of my bikes over the winter.

Len
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