[Amps] Lube for roller inductor

[Stan Gammons]

I forgot to say MFJ also said the SAF-T-EZ is kind of thick, so they mix 
a little 10W40 oil with it to thin it.


73

Stan
KM4HQE


On 08/01/2018 10:32 AM, Carl wrote:
> Why not contact MFJ who builds theirs as well as Oren Elliot Products 
> plus Multi Tech Industries who builds "big" ones.
>
> Carl
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan Gammons" <s_gammons at charter.net>
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> Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2018 11:29 PM
> Subject: Re: [Amps] Lube for roller inductor
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>> On 07/07/2018 01:05 PM, Bert wrote:
>>> I don't think Penetrox is a good idea for a roller inductor. As far 
>>> as I know, Penetrox is only conductive if put under pressure.
>>>
>>> I would suggest one of the CAIG DeOxit products, e.g. DeOxit 5.
>>>
>>> Bert VE3NR
>>>
>>
>>
>> Kind of reviving this thread since I have a roller inductor that was 
>> acting a bit flaky, so I took it out and gave it a good cleaning in 
>> my ultrasonic cleaner. No lubes left on it now and it's very clean. 
>> So, what is general consensus, DeOxit D5 is Ok to use to use on the 
>> roller? Unsure how much of a lubricant it is, but I know it's a great 
>> contact cleaner.
>>
>> 73
>>
>> Stan
>> KM4HQE
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