thanks Larry, i'll have to pursue it after the holiday now, run out of time. Bought the Tri-Flow. Appreciate the further input, sharry
-----Original Message-----
>From: Larry Mek <larrysmail123@yahoo.com>
>Sent: Nov 22, 2011 5:06 PM
>To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: Re: Tri-Flow Lubricant? Re: [DIY] Sticky Lock, Not engaged
>
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>http://www.omahawh.com/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=CPI%2011101
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>These folks probably won't sell you any locksmith tools, but they might sell you a can of lubricant. If they won't sell you any, try a Google search. There is probably someone out there that sells this besides locksmith suppliers. But any Greaseless Lubricant should work.
>
>http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&source=hp&biw=800&bih=410&q=Houdini&oq=Houdini&aq=f&aqi=g10&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=3919l6933l0l13790l7l7l0l3l3l0l284l852l0.2.2l4l0#sclient=psy-ab&hl=en&source=hp&q=Houdini+llbricants&pbx=1&oq=Houdini+llbricants&aq=f&aqi=g-l1g-jl1&aql=&gs_sm=e&gs_upl=19560l26801l0l27607l11l11l0l0l0l0l384l2449l0.4.6.1l11l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&fp=6e8f3025cd2f7e8d&biw=800&bih=410
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>I hope everyone has a Great Thanksgiving Holiday...Larry
>
>
>--- On Tue, 11/22/11, Sharry Dunn <sharry_dunn@earthlink.net> wrote:
>
>From: Sharry Dunn <sharry_dunn@earthlink.net>
>Subject: Tri-Flow Lubricant? Re: [DIY] Sticky Lock, Not engaged
>To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
>Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2011, 2:53 PM
>
>Larry, all,
>have been on phone all morning, can't get the Houdini product, called a distributor, wholesale only and the 4 local lock shops they thought would have it, never heard of it. HOWEVER two of them told me to use Tri-Flow, which I can buy today.
>Two locksmiths told me ok to put Tri-Flow in the keyhole, it's all they use; the lock smith that changes locks for my home told me about Tri-Flow, but said NOT to put in the keyhole, just use to lubricate other parts of the lock.
>
>Since I can get it here, i'm going to, any thoughts on using it in the keyhole? Again, I will not be taking the lock off the door or any of those types of cleaning as beyond time and abilities.
>
>Thanks everyone!
>sharry
>
>-----Original Message-----
>>From: Larry Mek <larrysmail123@yahoo.com>
>>Sent: Nov 21, 2011 5:14 PM
>>To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
>>Subject: Re: [DIY] Sticky Lock, Not engaged
>>
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>>WD 40 is ok for a temporary
>>fix, and works ok when the weather is hot, but when it gets cold it will turn
>>to syrup and gum up, and cause the tumblers to stick. Contact cleaner can
>>flush it out.
>>
>>
>>
>>What is best for locks is
>>what is called a Greaseless Lubricant. I have used several different kinds over
>>the years. But the only one I have used in recent years is called Houdini. I
>>tell folks it is my Magic-Potion. It works great for locks, and just about
>>anything else that you would use WD 40 on.
>>
>>
>>
>>Graphite works good, but it
>>is unreal messy.
>>
>>
>>
>>I don't know anything about
>>the Teflon
>>stuff, but I don't think I would put it in a lock.
>>
>>
>>
>>Most locks do not require any kind of lubricants. You should not
>>put anything in a lock unless it absolutely needs it. Locks that are not
>>exposed to the weather or excessive dust usually don't need any kind of
>>lubricant. Lubricants usually just attract dust and cause more problems.
>>
>>
>>
>>Hope this helps…Larry
>>
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