Going back to oil Sunday
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rowerwet said:
I did spray a little WD40. I will look for something better.
Thanks for all the tips,
Mike -
WD 40 is water based and will wear off a bit and not be as good for the most part.
I have good luck following the manufacturers instructions of stove paint....works well.
I have good luck following the manufacturers instructions of stove paint....works well.
I don't want to sound like a smart a$$ but there is a lot of "voodoo science" out there about how to best protect our pellet stoves from corrosion. WD-40 is not water based. It is a petroleum based oil. As a matter of fact, WD stands for "water displacement". This product also contains some anti-corrosion ingredients so it is pretty effective at rust prevention. It remains effective even after it appears to dry away.
No, I do not work for WD-40 but am involved in R & D for the metalworking industry. We spend tens of thousands of dollars on rust prevention every year so I consider myself an expert on the subject. Glad to pass on what I have learned.
No, I do not work for WD-40 but am involved in R & D for the metalworking industry. We spend tens of thousands of dollars on rust prevention every year so I consider myself an expert on the subject. Glad to pass on what I have learned.
I agree with BDPVT....I also do not work for WD-40 but when I store my boats, snowmobiles, lawnmowers ect. I always throw a LIGHT film of WD on the motors and other components and they always come out of storage dry,corrosion/rust free year after year. Even after many months whatever I have stored still is reasonable wet/protected. I have even sprayed some on vehicle engine compartments including the motor(try to stay away from exhaust though
) to get them shiney and protected after a thorough spring engine degrease/salt removal. I swear by it year after year and will do my stove up in a few weeks!
) to get them shiney and protected after a thorough spring engine degrease/salt removal. I swear by it year after year and will do my stove up in a few weeks!- Status
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