Tim Hill <tim@xxxxxxxxx> wrote: > Chris <chris@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > I'm an engineer and use many different types of oil, including WD40. > > I've never had any problems with it > I thought the whole point about WD40 (and other aerosol 'penetrators' > and 'water dispersants') is that it contains more solvent than it > does oil. Used in the open, where the solvent can evaporate is one > thing.. Ahh... I agree. Don't use aerosols in a computer. Use a drop of thin oil on the end of a needle to lubricate a fan bearing. WD40 and 3-in-1 are both suitable (thin) oils, but don't buy them in aerosols. If you MUST spray oil (eg to stop ferrous metal rusting) then use an empty kitchen sprayer - not an aerosol! Chris. -- --------------------------------------------- Chris Bell, Wales, UK chris@xxxxxxxxxxxx www.highpath.net --------------------------------------------- --- To alter your preferences or leave the group, visit //www.freelists.org/list/iyonix-support Other info via //www.freelists.org/webpage/iyonix-support