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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: paul_smith on October 24, 2004, 08:56:03 pm

Title: Quick connects
Post by: paul_smith on October 24, 2004, 08:56:03 pm

What is the best thing to keep quick connectors working
freely, is WD40 ok?
Paul

Title: Re: Quick connects
Post by: *paul_moss on October 24, 2004, 09:06:05 pm

Paul i clean mine out weekly making sure any gunge around the bearing are cleaned,dry them out with a clean cloth and then coat in a light  oil spray.
Iwould imagine wd 40 would be ok. The key is keeping them clean and free regulary.
paul

Title: Re: Quick connects
Post by: williamx on October 24, 2004, 09:22:50 pm

I use wd40 no problems so far

Title: Re: Quick connects
Post by: Dynafoam on October 24, 2004, 09:48:16 pm

Both WD40 and mineral oil will have an adverse effect on the rubber seals.

I use zinc & castor oil ointment but silicone grease sprays are available that are designed for this purpose.

Title: Re: Quick connects
Post by: Kinver_Clean on October 25, 2004, 08:08:56 am

A good spray is available from most caravan dealers. It is Thetford seal lubricant and is for the seals in a loo.  Costs £2-£3. This is specifically for neoprene and rubber. WD40 will rot them sooner than later.

Trevor

Title: Re: Quick connects
Post by: paul_smith on October 25, 2004, 05:09:18 pm

Thanks chaps.

Title: Re: Quick connects
Post by: carpetmas5 on October 25, 2004, 06:09:09 pm

I have always used silacon spray.

Title: Re: Quick connects
Post by: lee_gundry on October 25, 2004, 07:27:27 pm

vasaline


lee g

Title: Re: Quick connects
Post by: Len Gribble on October 25, 2004, 07:58:30 pm

I’m with Lee G on this, very versatile used to use when I stored one of my bikes over the winter.

Len