19 Apr
2006
19 Apr
'06
2:33 p.m.
Jay West wrote:
Joe wrote....
It is a penetrating oil designed to lubricate after the fact. It is not
even that
good for use if you are just lubricating something, as it is designed to get
into anything it can seep into and provide lubrication. The solvent
properties
make it even less interesting as Jay mentions. It is definitly not
kerosene,
which would evaporate, but a blend of oils.
I am glad Jay mentioned a product to use, but anything but a hydrocarbon
lubricant is preferable, as frequently there will be plastics that are
damaged
by hydrocarbon oils. Silicon based oils may not do the same damage, such
as softening, but may soak into some materials and weaken them as well.
Unfortunately, you about have to know the chemistry of the materials before
selecting anything to lubricate, or clean. many materials may be damaged
by these cleaning solvents or lubricants.
Jim
<snip>. It helps clean the
contacts and it leaves a light film of kerosene (the primary
ingredient of
WD-40) on the contacts and makes it much easier to seat and remove the
circuit boards.
WD-40 is basically a light oil with some solvent properties.