Questions tagged [lubrication]
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What's a good grease for sliding bathroom cubicle doors?
My bathroom cube doors had some dust and grime in the tracks. I cleaned them with anti-mold spray that messed up their lubrication and caused the doors to get stuck.
I made a second mistake and ...
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Can I lubricate a gas valve?
I have a freestanding outdoor patio heater which is powered by a propane tank. The heater has a control knob that controls gas flow to the burner for high/low/off etc. (separate from the knob on the ...
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What greases are available for household use that don't contain persistent organic pollutants? [closed]
There are a few things I need to grease as part of home maintenance - sliding screen doors, windows, storm door closure mechanisms, machine/mower parts. I asked a couple of stores what to get and the ...
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Can I use petroleum based penetrating oil/lubricant on copper/brass pipe fixtures?
I have a threaded copper and/or brass pipe fixture that is giving me trouble when unscrewing. I'd like to try spraying the threads with penetrating oil/lubricant to assist. I have a good oil/lubricant ...
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What measures can silence squeaks from wood scraping over rubber? [closed]
I have dealt with annoying noise from wood/rubber friction, and suspect I will see the same problem many more times. Noise gets annoying, part is replaced, synthetic rubber elasticizer evaporates, ...
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Should garage door tracks be lubed?
I had understood that one should lube all hinges in a garage door, as well as ensure that the rollers are functional and well lubed (internally at the ball bearings, not at the rollers themselves), ...
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How to grease and maintain a rotary hammer with SDS-MAX bits
i have a basic harbor freight demo hammer that uses SDS MAX bits.
its not clear how to keep it greased.
there is a plasict cover on top (see pic) that has a huge chamber beneath. its not clear how ...
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How to Stop Metal Squeak on Kinetic Sculpture [closed]
I have a kinetic sculpture in my front yard that's basically just a pretty weathervane. The top moving part has a tube on the bottom that slips over the pole in the ground. When the top part moves ...
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Drinking water tap mechanism: safe variety of silicone grease
I have a tap that won't turn on properly, and I'm going to attempt cleaning the mechanism as per the tutorial video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8D-NhReAXY. One of the steps in the process ...
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What can be that pure white grease used within a coffee mill? [closed]
Earlier today I decided it was time to disassemble my Kalita Nice Cut coffee mill and clean it a bit.
I initially removed the 2 huge screws to take out the front part where the burrs are located (that ...
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How to lubricate door lock?
My door lock needs care, the key is hard to put in.
I've got this in my previous apartment and I got some 'magic cream' from a friend which worked like a charm, but unfortunately, I don't have this ...
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What is the grease or lubricant at the end of my new rotary hammer drill tool?
Recently purchased a rotary hammer drill and some kind of grease or lubricate was at the bit end (opening) of my tool. I'm wondering what kind of grease is this?
I was watching a few videos and ...
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Mixing valve lubrication
What can I use to clean and lubricate the moving parts (e.g. handle and its housing) of a shower mixing valve that doesn't move very smoothly?
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Cleaning and lubing vintage door hardware
Which cleaner/lubricant should I use to restore this vintage door hardware? It is likely 100 years old. E.g. regular machine oil or gun cleaner/oil?
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Hinge:
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Can I use common vegetable oil (e.g. rapeseed/canola) for chain-and-bar lubrication in a chainsaw?
I have just acquired a small battery powered chainsaw (Makita DUC245), and would like to use an eco-friendly and skin-friendly chain oil if possible.
Lots of sources suggest the possibility of using ...
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Non-spray WD-40 equivalent? [closed]
I spray WD-40 on metal parts in a high moisture area to prevent rust. But in one particular case, I don't want the oil getting on other things in a tight area, so I'm reluctant to use the spray. Is ...
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Sagging drawer bottom
The 1/4" MDF bottoms of these drawers are stapled to the drawer frames. The bottoms are not rigid enough to support contents without sagging. And they are so low to the cabinet frame that the ...
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How do I lubricate a sticky knob on an interior door?
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I have a door knob that does not turn as smoothly as it should.
I could replace it, but I'd rather try to repair it first.
The door knob in question is a basic interior door knob. There is no ...
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Can I oil a push button light switch?
I have a circa 1920 push-button light switch which sticks occasionally. The push buttons move fine, but sometimes the blade switch inside doesn't flip unless the button is pressed very hard. I'd ...
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Beeswax for lubricating hinges. How does it compare to other lubricants?
As per title. I've recently discovered the amazing properties of beeswax and its multiplicity of uses from rust prevention, to food preservation, to lubricating/threadlocking wood screws.
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How should I clean and lubricate gearing for casement windows?
My house has casement windows. I opened their gearing boxes to mask them because I painting the frames and I noticed them dirty.
How should I clean and lubricate them?
I was thinking vacuum with ...
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What lubricant, if any, should be used for clothes dryer rollers?
It seems I may have used the wrong lubricant for my LG clothes dryer rollers because the rollers kept seizing up. Since these rollers are simple and there are no bearings I did not put much thought ...
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How to Lubricate a Hammer/Rotary Drill
I own a hammer drill (DeWalt d25263). I was using it today, and everything went well. But as I removed the SDS chisel bit that I was using, I saw a good bit of grease on the shank of the bit. I've ...
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Understanding household lubricants
There are multiple things around the house that start squeaking over time: door hinges, locks, laptop hinges, car door hinges, furniture hinges, various appliance doors and covers, bike parts and so ...
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Window handle mechanism feels tight
I feel like the window mechanism is a bit tight and is starting to rust slowly, is there any lubricant/maintenance that is needed to take care of this?
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Plastic-on-plastic lubricant that wont leave a residue?
I am working on an outdoor LED lighting project where I'm making my own rope lights to hold up to the elements. I am using waterproof LED strips which are surrounded in a plastic "jelly-like" material ...
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Would applying silicone grease to an EPDM seal/gasket be helpful or hurtful?
I'm repairing a Samsung front-load washing machine and had to take the tub apart. The tub consists of two halves which are joined by a number of bolts and a thin (approximately 1/4) seal which ...
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Removing 4x4" wood from base?
I bought these 4x4 simpson ez bases and I inserted a 4x4 pt wood post. Now it's so snug that I can't remove it from the base.
I tried wd40 but that didn't help. I even tried hammering it from the ...
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Proper way to apply plumber's grease to a two-handle bathroom sink faucet?
I have the Plumb4orce Two Handle 4" Lavatory Faucet P4B-400CL installed in my bathroom sink. You can see the exact specifications for how it is put together at this link. Only a few weeks after ...
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Armstrong S-25 Pump Motor Lubrication?
Recently replaced a leaking bearing assembly on my Armstrong S-25 pump. The previous one required oiling, the new one is the permanently lubricated MF/BF model. I look forward to not having to ...
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Should I lubricate moving parts of electric dryer? If yes, then how?
Recently the belt of my 8 year old electric dryer snapped due to wear. So I have opened up the dryer and while I am waiting for the replacement belt to arrive I was wondering if it makes sense to also ...
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Is it OK to use motor oil instead of household oil for hardware lubrication?
I was about to buy a bottle of 3-in-1 for random stuff around the house, but I realized I have motor oil in the garage already.
Is there any harm in using, say, 5W30, for door hinges or whatever?
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How to fix a squeaky light switch
I have a light switch that makes a loud high-pitched squeak when turned on or off. I'd like to apply some sort of lubricant to it so that it's not so loud, but I'm not certain as to what risks are ...
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Is ideal clear pulling lube okay for pvc conduit
I'm pulling NM 6 gauge 3 conductor (plus ground) through a 1 inch pvc conduit. I'm wondering if Ideal Clear pulling lube is okay. It says it's okay for all wiring types, but not if it's okay for all ...
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Safe to Lubricate Bar Valve in Shower Mixer Tap?
In my bath/shower I've had a new mixer tap fitted that has a bar valve (when the tap is running you lift the valve to make the water come out of the shower head. When you turn the tap off, the valve ...
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Is it OK to use motor oil as bar oil in a chainsaw?
Someone told me that you can use motor oil in your chainsaw instead of bar oil. Is this a good idea? Will it cause problems over time?
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Air compressor air filter and oil change
My Makita MAC2400 has been serving great almost a decade now. Recently I started wondering about the volume of air it has intaken over the year and that it all went through the air filter, which I ...
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How to make a toilet seat hinge more stiff?
The upstairs toilet in our house has a gender-specific problem: the seat won't stay up without being held up. This is because the lid of the cistern sticks out a bit too much, so that the seat's ...
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Metal sliding door tuneup
I have this old but functional metal sliding door. Sometimes the sliding isn't very smooth and you need to push although it never gets stuck going either way.
There is one 90° guiding rail at the ...
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Please advise how to lubricate stiff latch bolt of mortise lockset on metal exterior security door. (NOT the pins in the keyway!)
The latch bolt of the mortise lockset in a metal security door is stiff. I worry about the long-term effect of slamming the door in order to drive the stiff latch bolt back and allow the door to ...
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What type of lubrication should I use on a squeaky swing set?
There's a bracket around the top tube with a hole in it. A bolt passes through the hole, to hold a doodad that the swing chain can be connected via an S bolt.
When the swing swings, it makes an awful ...
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Is it feasible to pull individual conductors out of a 20m CAT3 cable?
I am well aware that this is pushing what can be DIY-ed.
I live in a student housing cooperative, and the two houses it comprises have an unused phone network running between them. The network was ...
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What type of lubricant should be used on PVC windows, and how often should it be applied?
As far as I know, the lifespan of PVC windows is highly dependent on periodic lubrication. What kind of oil should I use to lubricate the moving metal parts of my PVC windows? Additionally, what ...
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Do I need to clean away WD 40 before I add graphite powder to pram wheel bearings?
I've sprayed wheel bearing/axle with WD 40. I now feel I need to add some form of grease (I don't want to remove the bearings-just try and work some grease in there somehow). That's when I spotted ...
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White lithium safe to lubricate a dryer?
My dryer is squeaking something fierce. It is a GE gas dryer, approximately 10 years old (model DBB3300GA2WW, U.S.). The noise is so bad that with it being in the corner of the basement, and me being ...
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Is it ok to lubricate exercise equipment hydraulic cylinders?
I have a Pro-Form 220c Hydraulic Cylinder based stepper. After about 10 minutes of use the right cylinder stops offering any resistance. I suspect that it's related to it getting hotter.
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How to lubricate a buzzing fan?
I bought a little mini fridge (ok, it's actually one of those wine cooler thingies) that buzzes loudly.
Took it apart and discovered the source of the problem: a little fan in there, similar to the ...
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Why did oiling cause this crank to become dirty?
My house has exterior roller shutters operated by a manual crank inside (right pic). But operating it created a lot of squeaking noise from the crank handle so I used a few drops of fine-mechanic oil ...
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Options for lubricating wires for conduit?
I am trying to pull four #8 stranded wires through a flexible PVC conduit that is 25 feet long. I can get the wires just a few feet into the conduit before they bind. I know there is a commercially ...
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Will silicone spray lubricant cause bare dry wood to swell?
If wooden parts are binding, will silicone spray lubricant cause bare dry wood to swell? The wood is not maple or oak or birch. It is some type of softwood, maybe fir or pine. The bearing surfaces ...
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