Ergo-clear lube life

[grips]

I have a little Krytox lube set that I picked up from limmy a few days back. I plan to mod some clear switches into ergo-clears. Does anyone have any experience with how long the lube effect lasts, in general, for these switches? Will I need to lube them again in a year or two?

[WhiteFireDragon]

Krytox should last for the lifetime of the switches, no need to relube.

[Photoelectric]

Took apart my brand new MX Clears today (only a couple of the switches) and noticed that they do come pre-lubricated where the front (top?) protruding slider piece is--but not along the left and right sides.  There was a noticeable amount of wet shine from the pre-applied lubricant.  Any idea what that lubricant is and how it's best to cleanly remove it to re-lube fully with Krytox stuff?

[WhiteFireDragon]

Some switches do come pre-lubed, but never on the rails of the stem or housing. It looks "wet", but they use some kind of grease, no oil.

[grips]

Thank you

[quickcrx702]

Can you use motor oil to lube the switches?  I'm half joking, half serious, but I really would like to know because I have a bunch in the garage.

[biochem]

Can you use motor oil to lube the switches?  I'm half joking, half serious, but I really would like to know because I have a bunch in the garage.

Motor oil is alkaline which means that it can corrode the metal springs and contacts in the switch. Kyrtox lubricants are inert and thus are a much better choice.