Topic 'Squeaky wood stove door' in forum 'Home Improvement' - dslreports.com

Re: Squeaky wood stove door

Sun, 20 Jan 2013 00:39:10 EDT

ivman posted : Your stove looks a lot like mine, a Lennox Country C210. If that is the model, the installation guide specifically mentions you should be using dry graphite as a lubricant for the door handle and hinges.

Re: Squeaky wood stove door

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 20:39:50 EDT

Raphion posted : A silicone oil would probably work well.

Re: Squeaky wood stove door

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:21:00 EDT

mr_slick posted : i may try either graphite powder (which i have on hand) or maybe i'll get some of the other suggestions. thanks for all the feedback everyone!

Re: Squeaky wood stove door

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:16:32 EDT

mr_slick posted : yes i agree that it is common and i may just have to live with it, but i thought i'd ask anyway

Re: Squeaky wood stove door

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:20:02 EDT

bbrcat posted : Many years ago, in a pinch, I used some leftover Arctic Silver :) Quite temporary though !
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Re: Squeaky wood stove door

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 12:00:16 EDT
Oedipus posted : I have a similar wood stove and I use the graphite powder. Works fine.

Re: Squeaky wood stove door

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 11:59:24 EDT
aurgathor posted :
said by aurgathor:
but I have no idea where to obtain solid MoS2.

Now I have. ;)
»www.grainger.com/Grainger/wwg/se···t=subset
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Re: Squeaky wood stove door

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 11:24:47 EDT
John97 posted : »www.grainger.com/Grainger/LOCTIT···nd-3KE65

Re: Squeaky wood stove door

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 11:23:40 EDT
aurgathor posted : I don't think graphite will burn at the temperatures normally present in the outside sections of the door. Another option would be solid molybdenum disulfide (common ingredient in high pressure grease) but I have no idea where to obtain solid MoS2.

I have a feeling that high temp grease would make a rather unpleasant smell, so I would stay away from that.
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Re: Squeaky wood stove door

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 10:03:04 EDT
seaquake posted : I've lived in homes with wood stoves for about 30 years. The handles always make that metal-on-metal squeal when opening and closing and I've just come to accept that as normal operation. If indeed there is some type of lubricant to make the squeal go away, I'd be interesting in hearing about it.

Re: Squeaky wood stove door

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 06:36:22 EDT
mackey posted : Graphite also burns.

I'd go to the auto parts store and look for some high temp grease.

/M

Squeaky wood stove door

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 05:17:26 EDT
mr_slick posted : What kind of lube should I use for the door latch/handle on a wood stove. I assume I wouldn't want to use normal oil because it would burn. Graphite powder? Something else?

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