Need advice on FX hand pump lube

[slow_runner]

I came upon this 'SuperLube Synthetic Grease' http://www.guncity.com/superlube-syn...-85-gr.-117304

We're giving it a bash. Certainly the pumping effort has been reduced markedly so we will see how it performs over the long term.


The debate about mineral oils (fuel), high pressure/temperature, oxygen/air ratios would seem to be deserving of a thread on its own?

[oliver13]

I use silicone grease on my pump, there's no metal to metal contact, it's all metal to O ring sliding surfaces.


'The debate about mineral oils (fuel), high pressure/temperature, oxygen/air ratios would seem to be deserving of a thread on its own?'

Instead of starting a new thread on the subject, just Google 'high pressure air mineral oil explosion risk':

https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?ei=f2...explosion+risk

It's not really something that needs discussion, it is what it is.

[slow_runner]

Yep, and the explosive nature of flour is a thing to observe.
The suggestion of a separate thread was for BB and Angry or anyone else who might require a vigorous debate

[oliver13]

What's to debate? It's the laws of physics & chemistry, debate with them - & good luck...

[bighit]

I came upon this 'SuperLube Synthetic Grease' http://www.guncity.com/superlube-syn...-85-gr.-117304

We're giving it a bash. Certainly the pumping effort has been reduced markedly so we will see how it performs over the long term.


The debate about mineral oils (fuel), high pressure/temperature, oxygen/air ratios would seem to be deserving of a thread on its own?

We used that lube for diesel driven compressors. No problem with it. I still have some in my toolbox.