Noalox question

[Berner]

I have a bottle of Noalox that I use on my various mods for its battery and thread cleaning and anti-oxidation properties, but I was wondering that since we are generally trying to increase electrical conductivity isn't there something out there that might be better in this regard? I know that there are various conductive compounds available in electronics shops; anyone have an experience or opinions on using conductive grease? Are there any conductive AND anti-oxidant compounds available? I realize that Noalox has some conductivity, but I don't know how efficient it is and the bottle doesn't actually say that it is a conductive compound other than the statement "promotes good ground continuity". Any thoughts? Thanks

 

[Coastal Cowboy]

I have a tube of Noalox too, and that stuff is a godsend for people with devices suffering from rough or worn threads.

I don't know if there's a better substance out there but, there's always this:

Note: I am not suggesting that one should use diaper rash ointment on their mods. But the stuff does work wonders on baby bottoms.

 

[Scott_Simpson]

I use a conductive grease called NO-OX-ID, from Sanchem in Chicago. Seems quite effective at lubing threads, and voltage drops on my mechs seem better after a thorough cleaning and application of NO-OX-ID. Now, does the addition of the conductive grease get the credit for the lower voltage drop, or the thorough cleaning?

 

[Ryedan]

Very interesting Berner. How about something like this stuff? Google 'conductive lubricant grease' and you will get a bunch of hits.

 

[Ryedan]

I use a conductive grease called NO-OX-ID, from Sanchem in Chicago. Seems quite effective at lubing threads, and voltage drops on my mechs seem better after a thorough cleaning and application of NO-OX-ID. Now, does the addition of the conductive grease get the credit for the lower voltage drop, or the thorough cleaning?

IMO, this is like Noalox. I don't think they are particularly conductive, just a barrier to air so there is no oxidation. The contact surfaces make contact by squeezing the grease aside.

 

[Berner]

I have a tube of Noalox too, and that stuff is a godsend for people with devices suffering from rough or worn threads.

I don't know if there's a better substance out there but, there's always this:

Note: I am not suggesting that one should use diaper rash ointment on their mods. But the stuff does work wonders on baby bottoms.

ROFL! I am a pediatrician, so this really struck my funny bone. I'm quite familiar with Boudreaux's .... Paste; I'd bet its a good anti-oxidant but not so sure about its conductive properties....

 

[bluecat]

Basically Noalox is a petroleum based product, like Vaseline. They are an insulator. May be the zinc flecks helps but it doesn't have any conductive properties to it that I can find. It lubricates the threads and puts a protective coating so that oxidation doesn't start.

 

[State O' Flux]

There is a silver base grease that I use (sparingly), but at $24 for a 7 gram syringe... it's not cheap. Perhaps someone out there can find it cheaper? I buy this particular product because they're semi local, and I can pick some up when I'm in that neighborhood.

 

[peterforpats]

it is my understanding that noalox is for aluminum but not recommended for stainless steel(my mod). is that correct ? or can it be used on any metal thread?

 

[Myrany]

ok Different and probably shockingly silly question.

What dept at the hardware store do I look for noalox in?

The idiots in the hardware store here couldn't find their own butts with a mirror.

 

[bluecat]

ok Different and probably shockingly silly question.

What dept at the hardware store do I look for noalox in?

The idiots in the hardware store here couldn't find their own butts with a mirror.

Got mine at Lowes. They only had one bottle of it. Took me a while to find it.

 

[Myrany]

Got mine at Lowes. They only had one bottle of it. Took me a while to find it.

What department did you find it in?

 

[bluecat]

it is my understanding that noalox is for aluminum but not recommended for stainless steel(my mod). is that correct ? or can it be used on any metal thread?

Features

Anti-oxidant
Reduces galling and seizing on aluminum conduit joints
Suspended zinc particles penetrate and cut aluminum oxide
Carrier material excludes air to prevent further oxidation
Improves service life of aluminum electrical applications

You would be correct. Not sure "not recommended" is the key. It won't perform like it will on aluminum but the lubricating effect is still there. I tried plain vaseline. It was a mess.. so I use noalox on my stainless.

 

[DasBluCig]

There is a silver base grease that I use (sparingly), but at $24 for a 7 gram syringe... it's not cheap. Perhaps someone out there can find it cheaper? I buy this particular product because they're semi local, and I can pick some up when I'm in that neighborhood.

How times have changed!!!
I've got several tubes of Arctic Silver paste....used in mounting heat sinks to CPU's in computers....
The last 3.5 gram tube I bought was $7....in 2002.....!!!

 

[bluecat]

What department did you find it in?

Can't remember.. think it was where the electrical wires were. It wasn't very big and wasn't much and took me an hour or so (what felt like to find).

There were bottles and tubes of other stuff as well.

 

[suspectK]

http://www.sanchem.com/aSpecialE.html

The only purpose of contact grease, semi-con or conductive, is to prevent galvanic corrosion between two different alloys. I've never ran into that problem with vaping materials.

 

[bluecat]

How times have changed!!!
I've got several tubes of Arctic Silver paste....used in mounting heat sinks to CPU's in computers....
The last 3.5 gram tube I bought was $7....in 2002.....!!!

Not Electrically Conductive:
Arctic Silver 5 was formulated to conduct heat, not electricity. Doesn't the arctic silver harden as well?

 

[Ryedan]

What department did you find it in?

It's used when pig-tailing copper to aluminum wiring in homes with aluminum wiring. Look/ask for it in the electrical department.

 

[thundrcack]

Is it recommended for provaris to use any thread 'grease'

 

[BigBen2k]

Noalox is dielectric; it does not conduct electricity, nor would you want it to.

A dielectric grease is meant to prevent oxidation, as well as arcing which can damage power connectors.

Given that the airflow of our e-cigs go through the connection, it'd be advisable to use a food safe grease.

Vegetable oil works, as does simple petroleum jelly. Keep it simple.