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RailGuy0176

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Is anybody using anything other than graphite for their switches? I need something that won't collect the sand if possible.
 
setxrailfan

setxrailfan

John 3:16
Grease. Even though it collects sand it's plentiful and can be bought by the 5 gallon bucket at many auto parts stores.
 
roee

roee

Active Member
We used a type of environmentally friendly stuff. Don't remember the name, but we all called it chicken juice. Worked good and we applied with a garden sprayer. The acid type vessels worked the best.
 
setxrailfan

setxrailfan

John 3:16
roee said:
We used a type of environmentally friendly stuff. Don't remember the name, but we all called it chicken juice. Worked good and we applied with a garden sprayer. The acid type vessels worked the best.
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Eric now that you mention it I've seen the track guys use that stuff. I had never really thought much about it.
 
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ES44AC

What is your malfunction?
We have an oil based mixture with graphite, and nowadays, we have these new switches that has an imbedded plastic or some kind of a material in the plates that doesn't need any oil or grease.
 
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RailGuy0176

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Has anyone used a product called Glidex. I just ordered 5 gallons to try. It is a little cheaper than the graphite I've been using.
 
Scarbagjack

Scarbagjack

New Member
RailGuy0176 said:
Has anyone used a product called Glidex. I just ordered 5 gallons to try. It is a little cheaper than the graphite I've been using.
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How'd you go with the Glidex?
How often are you applying it, and is it effective?
How many operations are the points doing in a day?
Sorry for all the questions.
Just one more...do you have the winning lotto numbers for Saturday night?
 
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RailGuy0176

New Member
How'd you go with the Glidex?
How often are you applying it, and is it effective?
How many operations are the points doing in a day?
Sorry for all the questions.
Just one more...do you have the winning lotto numbers for Saturday night?
08-31-2011 01:04 PM

Sorry for the delay Scarbagjack.

The Glidex worked well. It was easier to apply than the old stuff, especially in the colder weather.
I have been applying about every 3-4 weeks with our switches that are used a few times a day and about 2-3 weeks with the ones that are used more often.

The winning numbers for this Saturday are.......I wish I knew>
 
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