I have some older NL4 connectors that are getting hard to unlatch. Is it OK to put WD 40 on them? What else would be better?
Sticking NL4s
- Thread starter Kemper Watson
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Re: Sticking NL4s
Probably should just replace the connector if possible. Any liquid lubricant is probably just going to attract dirt and gunk things up worse. That said, you might try a bit of CAIG fader lubricant. Would probably be the closest product designed for your application.
Probably should just replace the connector if possible. Any liquid lubricant is probably just going to attract dirt and gunk things up worse. That said, you might try a bit of CAIG fader lubricant. Would probably be the closest product designed for your application.
Re: Sticking NL4s
I might try cleaning the latch mechanism. Zinc on nylon (the latch is zinc, the shell is glass-filled nylon) generally is self-lubricating, so if it's sticking, something is in the way. Alternatively, it's sticking because the tolerances have slipped too much from wear. In that case, replacement is your only good option.
I might try cleaning the latch mechanism. Zinc on nylon (the latch is zinc, the shell is glass-filled nylon) generally is self-lubricating, so if it's sticking, something is in the way. Alternatively, it's sticking because the tolerances have slipped too much from wear. In that case, replacement is your only good option.
Re: Sticking NL4s
Not too sure about wd-40 and plastics... go with a silicon based lube spray like 3M, liquid wrench or similar. The dry versions might be preferable.
Yours might have sand or something in them. You can try blowing it out with pressurized air, but you probably will end up replacing them anyway.
Not too sure about wd-40 and plastics... go with a silicon based lube spray like 3M, liquid wrench or similar. The dry versions might be preferable.
Yours might have sand or something in them. You can try blowing it out with pressurized air, but you probably will end up replacing them anyway.
Re: Sticking NL4s
Hi Kemper,
I know everyone has their favorite potion so this discussion rapidly can get very noisy. In any case, here's mine:
ACF 50
Lear Chemical Research ACF-50 Anti-Corrosion Lubricating Compound - MIL-C-81309E : LOW PRICES at SkyGeek.com
I have not used this on Speakons, but I've used it on tons of other stuff with good results. It's good on locks, too. Better than graphite, IMO.
-F
Hi Kemper,
I know everyone has their favorite potion so this discussion rapidly can get very noisy. In any case, here's mine:
ACF 50
Lear Chemical Research ACF-50 Anti-Corrosion Lubricating Compound - MIL-C-81309E : LOW PRICES at SkyGeek.com
I have not used this on Speakons, but I've used it on tons of other stuff with good results. It's good on locks, too. Better than graphite, IMO.
-F
Re: Sticking NL4s
So I ran a show without it raining and I had no problems.. Same cables.. Go figure..
So I ran a show without it raining and I had no problems.. Same cables.. Go figure..
Re: Sticking NL4s
You mean it didn't rain on your gig and you didn't cancel due to inclement weather???
You mean it didn't rain on your gig and you didn't cancel due to inclement weather???
Re: Sticking NL4s
It was kind of strange. And I got sunburned
You mean it didn't rain on your gig and you didn't cancel due to inclement weather???
It was kind of strange. And I got sunburned
Re: Sticking NL4s
The newer hi current type with the oval shaped thumb thingys tend to stick more than to old type with the rectangle thumb thingy. Mine seem to get stuck more when hammered by lots of watts all day. They can be a real pain trying to get them lose from the little amp rack that has limited space to get your hand in there.
The newer hi current type with the oval shaped thumb thingys tend to stick more than to old type with the rectangle thumb thingy. Mine seem to get stuck more when hammered by lots of watts all day. They can be a real pain trying to get them lose from the little amp rack that has limited space to get your hand in there.
Re: Sticking NL4s
I've put WD40 on them, fixed the issue, and never thought twice about it. And AFAIK didn't harm it at all.
I can't imagine the WD40 is worse than whatever is causing one to stick.
I've put WD40 on them, fixed the issue, and never thought twice about it. And AFAIK didn't harm it at all.
I can't imagine the WD40 is worse than whatever is causing one to stick.