13 Apr
2004
13 Apr
'04
6:43 a.m.
Correction. I just learned that the flash point for
3-in-1 oil is 305
degrees Fahrenheit. If I recall correctly, the Laserjet II's fuser is
heated to 320 degrees F., so... still, not good.
put a little on a non flammable surface (like concrete), just a small
amount (comparable to what you put on the fuser)... touch a match to it.
If it doesn't ignite, you should be good to go on the fuser. Matches burn
hotter than 305 degrees. (do NOT do this test on a flammable surface or
with anything like a cup or cap of oil... given enough fuel/O2 mix, the
match will ignite the oil, and not in a very nice manner)
You may not have sufficient fuel to start a chemical reaction. Unless you
soaked the part in oil.
However, regardless of the flammability... its going to smoke, and that's
neither going to smell good, or be very healthy. So you'll probably want
to break it down, clean it, and replace it with a high temp grease anyway.
-chris
<http://www.mythtech.net>
13 Apr
13 Apr
8:42 a.m.
Quothe chris, from writings of Tue, Apr 13, 2004 at 02:43:18PM -0400:
put a little on a non flammable surface (like
concrete), just a small
amount (comparable to what you put on the fuser)... touch a match to it.
If it doesn't ignite, you should be good to go on the fuser. Matches burn
Thanks for the helpful info! Earlier this afternoon, I got through to
someone at WD40 (they now own 3-in-one), who had a good understanding
of the product, who told me that it was nothing to worry about, just to
expect more smoke for a while.
However, regardless of the flammability... its going
to smoke, and that's
neither going to smell good, or be very healthy. So you'll probably want
to break it down, clean it, and replace it with a high temp grease anyway.
Yes, that's what I should do. Tempting not to bother with all that,
but I should. From the old cars that I drive, I'm used to smells like
burning oil, so that doesn't bother me.
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