I tried using the Naolox that came with my Reo the first couple times, but since then have just gone without it. Can anyone tell me what the advantage is to using it? Seems like both my Grand and Mini work fine without it.
Anyone else go without Naolox?
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Well I have had 6 REOs of the last 8 months or so ...... 4 right in front of me.
Never used it. .... well tried it once.
All it does of me is make things sticky so extra crap gets stuck right were you don't want it.... were you need good contact.
So apparently if you keep things clean and wipe you firing pin and batt contacts with alcohol swabs you don't need it.
My first Grand is 8 months old and its never seen Noalox
But most people aren't nearly as clean as I am So it might be best to use it.
Never used it. .... well tried it once.
All it does of me is make things sticky so extra crap gets stuck right were you don't want it.... were you need good contact.
So apparently if you keep things clean and wipe you firing pin and batt contacts with alcohol swabs you don't need it.
My first Grand is 8 months old and its never seen Noalox
But most people aren't nearly as clean as I am
So it might be best to use it.
If I don't use it my hit starts to go down. Sometimes the hit goes down in a few days , sometimes a week and sometimes several weeks. The hit will be not consistent. When I find that happening I rub the pin with a little alcohol, then apply a dab of Noalox.
Weird, maybe its one of those things were if you start using it ... you have to keep using it.
Like a car and Premium gas Once you start that you can never go back to regular
Maybe my hit will start to diminish next year.
Like a car and Premium gas
Once you start that you can never go back to regular Maybe my hit will start to diminish next year.
I didn't use it at first, then a month went by and my REO was "missing" an occasional fire. Duh, cleaned the firing pin with alcohol & added a small bit of noalox, and smooth as silk. Now I just add it into my weekly cleaning routine.
Funny; I stopped at a store this morning on the way to work and bought a tube of Noalox since the dab that Rob sent to me with my Grand ran out. Since he recommends it; I do it. He knows best after all. I do as I'm told!
The noalox does have anti-corrosive properties, too. I've started using it on all my outside battery operated lights and anything else, with batteries, that is exposed to moisture.
Alice
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Never used it, don't even know where the firing pin is or why Rob so generously included it in both my Reo kits...never had a misfire. If ever I do I'll log into the Lounge and somebody will take me by the hand and tell me how to apply an emergency dose, I'm sure. 
To be serious (for a brief moment), I have another mechanical mod that misfires like crazy without Noalox so I think its something every vapor needs in their arsenal.
To be serious (for a brief moment), I have another mechanical mod that misfires like crazy without Noalox so I think its something every vapor needs in their arsenal.
I rarely apply it once a month maybe the earlier models had a flat firing pin it was needed more then then it is know.Everyone should clean the contact a couple times a year.
I can attest to this. My first Grand has a flat pin and I have to clean/noalox it about every three to four weeks. My newer one has the angled firing pin, and I haven't done anything with that one in amost 4 months and it hits right all the time
My minis fire better with it. I also no longer get the spark between the batt and the pin when using it. I assume that since it's a conductor it helps direct the charge to the pin. I apply it every couple weeks or so.
Since it stops the spark then it reduces the chance of explosion from major analous gassious discharge events.
Since it stops the spark then it reduces the chance of explosion from major analous gassious discharge events.
You just made me take both my never noaloxed REOs into the dark closet ...... No spark
I had the door off and my face inches from the pin/batt .... nuttin ... weird.
Now that I think about it, I may have been getting the sparks from protected Surefire batts I used to use. I don't use them anymore but that may be a difference. The sparks didn't happen every time, just now and again. It may have to do with if the batt has a full charge on it and arcs. I guess it's like the arc you can get from a car batt. Lots of amps in these things.
I offered to change the firing pins out no charge to you all I ask is the shipping cost.Send the mod in my friend I will rebuild it
I use it, bought a 4oz bottle at Lowes for 5$. That bottle should last between 125-175 years.
It also acts as lubricant on the contacts of the switch, which is completely mechanical,reducing stress on it.
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It also acts as lubricant on the contacts of the switch, which is completely mechanical,reducing stress on it.
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stupid question here...but when i clean the firing pin, are you guys using rubbing alcohol?
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