The_virus
Enlightened
This issue came up for me since I've been experiencing problems with my Infinity Ultra. The details are in the LED forum under "Infinity Ultra, common flaw?" The light is acting flaky due to either oxidation or the current being broken...quite possibly at the tailcap threading due to anodization. Anyways, I think some lube for this light couldn't hurt in any case.
I know silicon grease will lube it nicely, but will it also conduct electricity well?
I want to avoid anything petrolium based because it could eat away at the o-ring.
Looking for lube is like looking for a book, there are so many and all for different uses, applications and intentions. WD-40 is common, but it's not suited to the task since it's so runny and petrolium based. But what about Lithium grease, is that petrolium based, and will it conduct current well? I know you can use Li grease on car battery terminals, but the application on flashlights is a little more...er...delicate?
So to generalize this question so it applies to more cases, what's the best thing for flashlight lube?
I know silicon grease will lube it nicely, but will it also conduct electricity well?
I want to avoid anything petrolium based because it could eat away at the o-ring.
Looking for lube is like looking for a book, there are so many and all for different uses, applications and intentions. WD-40 is common, but it's not suited to the task since it's so runny and petrolium based. But what about Lithium grease, is that petrolium based, and will it conduct current well? I know you can use Li grease on car battery terminals, but the application on flashlights is a little more...er...delicate?
So to generalize this question so it applies to more cases, what's the best thing for flashlight lube?