Sticky Biner

[atree]

Had to climb in the rain the other day.biners(dmm oval) got full of crap etc and didn't lock properly,put loads of graphite powder in them but ones still not working,any other suggestions(don't have duck oil)or just chuck it away?

[TGB]

Blast it with a garden hose, leave to dry, then lightly lube it with something like WD40. If it's still grinding or sticking or not locking, then retire it.

[Darrin Turnbull]

Try to make sure that its clean first , i usually hold them close to my ear and check for grinding noises.

the hinge is a place where dirt collects

 

 

I've used this thing (oral irrigator) for cleaning. works great

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

my favorite film of all time is avatar 2.

[TKO]

Had to climb in the rain the other day.biners(dmm oval) got full of crap etc and didn't lock properly,put loads of graphite powder in them but ones still not working,any other suggestions(don't have duck oil)or just chuck it away?

 

Iv had the exact same problem with two of my dmm ovals. I fixed one by repeatedly snapping the gate from fully open (which I assume just rattled the scrot out). I had to retire the other one as nothing seemed to work.

 

My conclusion is, it's probably more cost effective for me to buy a replacement and have peace of mind rather than spend over an hour trying to revive a biner that's worth £15. Each to their own though.

[atree]

Iv had the exact same problem with two of my dmm ovals. I fixed one by repeatedly snapping the gate from fully open (which I assume just rattled the scrot out). I had to retire the other one as nothing seemed to work.

 

My conclusion is, it's probably more cost effective for me to buy a replacement and have peace of mind rather than spend over an hour trying to revive a biner that's worth £15. Each to their own though.

 

Yeh my thoughts to..only a biner at the end of the day

[Johny Walker]

Yeh my thoughts to..only a biner at the end of the day

 

put them in a bowl of hot water & soap power ,keep giggling them about ,youl be suprissed @ how much crud comes out ,do it a cople of time ,good rince them then g/p them ,i use wd40, but thats my choice ,not everubody likes it

[atree]

put them in a bowl of hot water & soap power ,keep giggling them about ,youl be suprissed @ how much crud comes out ,do it a cople of time ,good rince them then g/p them ,i use wd40, but thats my choice ,not everubody likes it

 

Never heard of that theory ,will give it a go,cheers

[Johny Walker]

Never heard of that theory ,will give it a go,cheers

 

leave em to soak,

[Andrew Gale]

Warm soapy water is definitely the way to go to begin with as Johny says; WD-40 or a silicone based lubricate then graphite powder if needed. Make sure its dry before applying the graphite as it can bung up when damp. A good blast with an air line helps to.

[atree]

Cheers guys.