>On 23 Dec 2005 06:05:53 -0800, "c_shah" <shah.chirag@xxxxxxxxxxx>
>wrote:
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>>Any reason to use white lithium based grease? What's difference between
>>WD 40 vs white lithium based grease?
>
>That's like asking what's the difference between a duck and an
>elephant. WD-40 is a solvent that is good for cleaning things. White
>Lithium grease is a lubricant that will stay on the parts and continue
>lubricating for a long time. As a lubricant, WD-40 is about as
>effective as water, gasoline, or any other very thin liquid.
>
>WD-40 has it's uses, but this definitely isn't one of them.
C___! I should've read your reply before posting my own.
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Re: What grease to use on bicycle chain? ...Grease is not a good idea, because i is not able to penetrate the rollers and links - where lubricant is needed. ...WD-40 is *not* a lubricant. ... It's rather used to *remove* oil and grease and to build a thin protective layer to prevent rust. ... (rec.bicycles.tech)
Re: Refrigerator door lube, plugs ... It may some as a surprise to some, but WD-40 is not a lubricant.... If you use it on your hinges, follow it up with a true oil or light grease. ... It evaporates too quickly to work long term, it does however work well for flushing old grease out and washing new grease or oil into tight areas. ... (sci.electronics.repair)
Re: Automatic Garage Door ... >> WD 40 vs white lithium based grease?... not a lubricant....Comparing WD-40 to lithium grease for lubricating machinery, ... (alt.home.repair)
Re: Mazzer Mini E ... I have been owning a Mazzer Mini E Type B for almost a year now and ...adjustment" becomes more or less a stepwise one - small adjustments ... I apply some more and what kind of grease would I use? ... applying grease or other wet lubricant to the threads ... (alt.coffee)
Re: Printer Grease ... The best answer is to call the Technical Support Department of the printer mfg and ask them. ... The lube commonly used on the print head rail is white silicon grease.... Some laser printers use graphite as the lubricant.... (comp.periphs.printers)
