Re: Automatic Garage Door

On Fri, 23 Dec 2005 10:06:37 -0500, Stubby
<William.Plummer-NO-SPAM-@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>c_shah wrote:
>> Any reason to use white lithium based grease? What's difference between
>> WD 40 vs white lithium based grease?
>>
>WD-40 is a drying agent, not a lubricant.


I would add, "despite what claims are made on the label".

While it can be usefull for certain applications, as a
lubricant is has a very short useful life, and tends to
become an "anti-lubricant" with age (gets gummy).

Comparing WD-40 to lithium grease for lubricating machinery,
is like comparing water to cooking oil for cooking.

Your garage-door opener is true, heavy-duty machinery, and
needs true, heavy-duty lubrication that is appropriate for
the materials being lubricated.
--
tbl
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