JRsFancy t1_jcplle7 wrote on March 18, 2023 at 4:06 PM

Reply to comment by Duckbilling in What lubricant to use on garage door? by rockyboy49

Hey garage door guy, should we occasionally lube the spring as well? I keep the chain and hinges lubed, but what about that super intense spring?

Duckbilling t1_jcpmhas wrote on March 18, 2023 at 4:13 PM

Yeah, at least once a year. Twice might not be a bad idea if you live somewhere humid close to the ocean with salty air.

RunForrestRun t1_jcpls67 wrote on March 18, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Definitely lube the big boy spring!

CrumblingCake t1_jcpqrm9 wrote on March 18, 2023 at 4:42 PM

Too afraid to get close to that monster

jerimiahf t1_jcpuwlf wrote on March 18, 2023 at 5:09 PM

I’ve heard one snap - it’s terrifying

RunForrestRun t1_jcqqggk wrote on March 18, 2023 at 8:49 PM

It's pretty damn loud!

RunForrestRun t1_jcqqegn wrote on March 18, 2023 at 8:49 PM

You can get something that sprays and do it from the floor. They're loud if they break, but the real danger is when they're being wound or unwound - they'll have no problem snapping an arm in half.