WD40 - How efficient it is for Turntables?

[audiohifi]

Is WD40 an efficient lubricant/oil that can be used in certain components of the Turntable?
For instance the Tonearm end and inside the tonearm where the headshell fit in,or the RCA Connectors or any other components?

 

[Gerry_the_Merry]

Better to use Zippo lighter fluid as it does not leave an oily residue

 

[analogadikt]

WD 40 is not a lubricant.

Tonearm bearings are supposed to run dry, any lubricant or oily substance there shall attract dust and gum up the bearings.

Contact points such as cartridge pins, sled and h/s contacts, RCA plugs should be treated with a dedicated electronic contact cleaner such as DeOxit.

Regards,

 

[sugu1974]

WD 40 is not a lubricant.

Tonearm bearings are supposed to run dry, any lubricant or oily substance there shall attract dust and gum up the bearings.

Contact points such as cartridge pins, sled and h/s contacts, RCA plugs should be treated with a dedicated electronic contact cleaner such as DeOxit.

Regards,

I agree Deoxit is better than WD40.

 

[Gerry_the_Merry]

Better to use Zippo lighter fluid as it does not leave an oily residue

Sorry. did not realize you were talking about WD as a lubricant...was thinking you wanted to clean...

 

[Deleted member 79865]

Is WD40 an efficient lubricant/oil that can be used in certain components of the Turntable?
For instance the Tonearm end and inside the tonearm where the headshell fit in,or the RCA Connectors or any other components?

Q: WD40 - How efficient it is for Turntables?
A: Depends on where you use it. It is derusting,cleaning agent but not for lubricating delicate bearings and levers on TT