Maintaining boltsnaps and double-ender

[buddhasummer]

So would a FGS spray be better for the environment than the WD40 recommended in this thread? Or it makes no difference? Thank you.

 

[Tracy]

So would a FGS spray be better for the environment than the WD40 recommended in this thread? Or it makes no difference? Thank you.

I wouldn't advise spraying either into the ocean, but for the small amount used to lubricate a boltsnap, I don't think it really matters.

 

[buddhasummer]

Clearly the idea in my brain is wrong. I made myself believe that because it was food grade it meant I could eat it so thought it would be better for the sea than oil etc.

I'll go and sit in the corner.

Point taken about quantity.

Thank you.

 

[inquis]

WD-40 will congeal into something you don't want after it dries. It's purpose is to displace water rather than lubricate. Regular silicone spray will lubricate just fine.

 

[happy-diver]

No place for WD-40 which is Not silicone spray or silicone spray anywhere near dive gear

 

[tursiops]

WD-40 will congeal into something you don't want after it dries. It's purpose is to displace water rather than lubricate. Regular silicone spray will lubricate just fine.

WD-40's purpose is to lubricate. I've never seen it congeal, have you?

 

[Gone for diving]

WD-40's purpose is to lubricate. I've never seen it congeal, have you?

No it disappears.
Its good for a lube that will creep in to remove a bolt, or to clean and use kinda like a solvent.
but as a protective lube its useless.
I use fluid film on threads, but not normally on bolt snaps,

 

[RIHappyDiver]

WD-40's purpose is to lubricate. I've never seen it congeal, have you?

I always thought this, too, but it is first a petroleum based solvent which displaces water. So, yes, it lubricates with it‘s petroleum base, but it’s solvent breaks down rust and other contaminants that are causing things to stick. It protects further problems by dispersing water.

Personally, I’m not sure that it’s much worse, if any, than most silicone lubricants, given that they are synthetic and not usually biodegradable. Most will remain a droplet when in water.

Erik

 

[inquis]

WD-40's purpose is to lubricate. I've never seen it congeal, have you?

I've not personally seen it congeal because I've read the negative reports from those who have and always cleaned it off. Top Google result, for instance. FYI, the "WD" in the name is for "water displacement".

 

[gmerick]

Some things just aren't worth the time needed to maintain / repair. I buy double-enders in stainless or brass at Menards - the whole box. At $3 to 5 each, when they get questionable, I replace them.