[TowerTalk] Lubricating air variable capacitors

[Keith Dutson]

The WD in the name stands for water displacement.  It is intended to be a
penetrant that displaces water and thus is ideal for metals that would rust
if left in a moist atmosphere.  For example, is it great to wipe down a gun
before putting it away in a case.

WD-40 is quite similar to kerosene.  It will actually dissolve lubricants.
This is why it is popular in the typical garage where items need to be
degreased and cleaned before relubricating.

73, Keith NM5G

-----Original Message-----
From: towertalk-bounces at contesting.com
[mailto:towertalk-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of Tod - ID
Sent: Sunday, October 02, 2005 6:23 PM
To: 'Jim Lux'; towertalk at contesting.com
Subject: Re: [TowerTalk] Lubricating air variable capacitors

Jim:
 
> 
> WD-40 is not a lubricant.
> 

As I understand it WD-40 is very similar to a light weight diesel fuel. I am
sure it is a petroleum based product. I would have expected it to have some
lubricating properties . Could you or someone on this list expand on this to
give me an idea of the WD-40 limitations.

Tod, KØTO


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