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***jradomski*** · 23rd June 2006, 04:29

CONDUCTIVE LUBRICANT APPLICATION.

step 1:
Clean all contact surfaces with progold or a vinegar solution. These are not delicate surfaces like the gold plated molex and banana conectors so no special precautions need to be followed. Keep vinegar solutions and progold off the annodizing of the handsets.
The SOCKET on the handset MUST be cleaned of all oxidation.. Failure to do this result in intermittent operation.

Step 2:
Put some conductive grease in the cap so that the spring can sit in it.. the grease will protect the socket, spring and cap from oxidation.

Step 3:
Sparingly apply grease across threads on cap.. the idea is to get just enough lubricant on the threads and in the gaps so when it is screwed down the voids will be filled.. If you heavily cover everything, the excess lubricant will be forced out and get all over the place.. LESS iS BETTER.

Most versions of this type of lubricant ARE O-ring safe.. In some applications it is used as the lubricant for the orings (mostly for EMI protection).. I do not know how it would effect the sealing in a pressure enviroment so I wouldn't PURPOSEDLY put it there, but I HAVE had it get on the orings of my Explorer and had no problems (discovered it on the next battery change)..

As long as the lubricant doesnt get contaminated, I would not worry about replacing it.. Just leave it there..

I don't think its necessary to put it on the spring/battery interface.. It couln't hurt, but this stuff is messy and I don't recommend using it more than necessary.. You DON'T want it to end up in the bottom of the battery compartment where it could short the positive terminal to the rest of the compartment.

I have used this type of lubricant for years.. Since I started using it ,I have never had my HS Explorer reset, and it stopped the intermittent lockups I used to get on the VR3. Once it is applied, you just need to inspect it for irregularities, and possibly some additional addition.

23rd June 2006, 04:29	#16 (permalink)
*jradomski* Moderator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Optima rEvo Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Evolution Megalodon Classic Kiss rEvo Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: "Da" Bronx Posts: 2,997	Re: HammerHead Revisions and Issues CONDUCTIVE LUBRICANT APPLICATION. step 1: Clean all contact surfaces with progold or a vinegar solution. These are not delicate surfaces like the gold plated molex and banana conectors so no special precautions need to be followed. Keep vinegar solutions and progold off the annodizing of the handsets. The SOCKET on the handset MUST be cleaned of all oxidation.. Failure to do this result in intermittent operation. Step 2: Put some conductive grease in the cap so that the spring can sit in it.. the grease will protect the socket, spring and cap from oxidation. Step 3: Sparingly apply grease across threads on cap.. the idea is to get just enough lubricant on the threads and in the gaps so when it is screwed down the voids will be filled.. If you heavily cover everything, the excess lubricant will be forced out and get all over the place.. LESS iS BETTER. Most versions of this type of lubricant ARE O-ring safe.. In some applications it is used as the lubricant for the orings (mostly for EMI protection).. I do not know how it would effect the sealing in a pressure enviroment so I wouldn't PURPOSEDLY put it there, but I HAVE had it get on the orings of my Explorer and had no problems (discovered it on the next battery change).. As long as the lubricant doesnt get contaminated, I would not worry about replacing it.. Just leave it there.. I don't think its necessary to put it on the spring/battery interface.. It couln't hurt, but this stuff is messy and I don't recommend using it more than necessary.. You DON'T want it to end up in the bottom of the battery compartment where it could short the positive terminal to the rest of the compartment. I have used this type of lubricant for years.. Since I started using it ,I have never had my HS Explorer reset, and it stopped the intermittent lockups I used to get on the VR3. Once it is applied, you just need to inspect it for irregularities, and possibly some additional addition. __________________ Joe Radomski CCR Trimix Instructor Trainer ANDI Instructor Trainer Director #10 All posts are personal opinions and DO NOT reflect any affiliated agency unless specifically stated. Last edited by jradomski : 28th June 2006 at 16:24.
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