Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Winter Camping and Activities :: Elbow joints tight
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bobbernumber3 |
Minnesotian: "I don't bring it along on a trip, but before a trip I use Graphite Liquid Lock Ease. Basically, just liquid graphite. " Today, I used some dry graphite on two of the joints and 3-in-1 one on a stubborn third joint. Everything seems much better and I will test it out camping tomorrow. It may be that I'll just have to lubricate and pay better attention to this between trips. |
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awbrown |
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bobbernumber3 |
One thing I've noticed is that my stove elbow is hard to adjust for the proper incline and angle heading out the sidewall of the tent. My elbow has surface rust and the joints don't rotate easily, so I end up not set just as I'd like. What tricks are there to solve the problem of tight elbow joints?? Graphite? |
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bobbernumber3 |
awbrown: "... Set it once a forget it." That would be great advice, but I have to straighten the elbow to stow it inside the stove. Then if have to reset the curve every time when setting up the stove. |
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Jaywalker |
Keep in mind a new elbow joint (at least for my Kni-co stove) is only about $6 or so. It pays to just ditch the old one once in a while. |
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IronRangeMike |
Automotive Exhaust Flex Pipe Just the first example I found on the google, your local fleet or auto parts store will probably have several varieties on hand, and if not can order most diameters you'd need. |
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bobbernumber3 |
Jaywalker: "Keep in mind a new elbow joint (at least for my Kni-co stove) is only about $6 or so. It pays to just ditch the old one once in a while. " When I replaced the original, my new elbow came as a 2-pack, so your suggestion would be quick and easy! And I know just where I stashed it a few years ago!! |
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Minnesotian |
bobbernumber3: " I am in the same boat, having to straighten the elbow for storage in the stove. I don't bring it along on a trip, but before a trip I use Graphite Liquid Lock Ease. Basically, just liquid graphite. It can seep into the joint and provide some temporary lubrication. It will eventually burn off so will need to be reapplied once the elbow freezes back up, but that usually happens after I get back from a trip. Graphite Lock Ease |