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From: wagner@uw-june (Dave Wagner)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: Request for paraffin method of chain lubrication
Message-ID: <229@uw-june>
Date: Mon, 6-Jan-86 13:58:47 EST
Article-I.D.: uw-june.229
Posted: Mon Jan  6 13:58:47 1986
Date-Received: Sat, 11-Jan-86 08:13:38 EST
References: <224@uw-june> <315@milano.UUCP>
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Organization: U of Washington Computer Science
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Keywords: Chain, paraffin
Summary: Cautions about paraffin

In article <315@milano.UUCP>, rein@milano.UUCP writes:
> 
> We've used paraffin instead of oil on our chains for several years with
> great success--the chain stays cleaner longer.  The method we use is:
> 
>    1. Clean chain thoroughly in mineral spirits.
>    2. Place paraffin in a container (we use an empty coffee can) and
>       then place this container in a large pan with water on the
>       stove and heat until paraffin melts.

The importance of the double boiler approach cannot be overemphasized:
	********    PARAFFIN IS EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE!!!    ********

In fact, if you have a stove with real flames (i.e. gas) make sure the flames
aren't turned up so high that they are coming up around the sides of the
pot you are using.

While I'm on this subject, I might also point out that certain chain
lubrication methods advocate soaking the chain in a moly-disulfide
or teflon lubricant, then heating the chain to drive off the carrier
oil.  To do this safely, FIRST you heat up the oven;  THEN you turn
off the heat (including blowing out the pilot light as well) and
throw the chain in for awhile.


			Dave Wagner
			University of Washington Comp Sci Department
			wagner@washington.arpa
			{ihnp4,decvax,ucbvax}!uw-beaver!wagner

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