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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => General Outdoor Furnace Discussion => Topic started by: Jwood on October 16, 2014, 06:37:13 PM

Title: Owners who used fluid film inside their firebox
Post by: Jwood on October 16, 2014, 06:37:13 PM

How did your stoves look after the summer downtime?

Title: Re: Owners who used fluid film inside their firebox
Post by: slimjim on October 16, 2014, 06:50:27 PM

Great question Jwood

Title: Re: Owners who used fluid film inside their firebox
Post by: Jwood on October 16, 2014, 06:59:24 PM

Thanks slim some how it popped into my head and then I got curious!

Title: Re: Owners who used fluid film inside their firebox
Post by: jerkash on October 17, 2014, 03:38:37 AM

I used Fluid Film when I cleaned out this spring.  It is still shines with a oil finish.  Much better than motor oil and diesel fuel that I have used in the past.  Fluid Film is the way to go!!

Title: Re: Owners who used fluid film inside their firebox
Post by: slimjim on October 17, 2014, 03:57:08 AM

Perhaps we should be promoting it by putting a bottle in the boiler when it's sold like we do the boiler treatment, I have always used transmission fluid but I think perhaps the fluid film would be a better choice

Title: Re: Owners who used fluid film inside their firebox
Post by: Roger2561 on October 17, 2014, 04:03:37 AM

Hey guys, educate me, what's "Fluid Film"?  Thanks, Roger

Title: Re: Owners who used fluid film inside their firebox
Post by: slimjim on October 17, 2014, 04:17:21 AM

I think it's main use is rust prevention under vehicles, sprays or brushes on and seals temporarily better than paint, I'm going to try some next season and ask Brian to think about adding it to our treatment program.

Title: Re: Owners who used fluid film inside their firebox
Post by: Roger2561 on October 17, 2014, 04:26:53 AM

Quote from: slimjim on October 17, 2014, 04:17:21 AM

I think it's main use is rust prevention under vehicles, sprays or brushes on and seals temporarily better than paint, I'm going to try some next season and ask Brian to think about adding it to our treatment program.

Thanks, Slimjim.  That's is definitely something to consider.  I'll have to look around up here to see who may have it.  Thanks, Roger

Title: Re: Owners who used fluid film inside their firebox
Post by: Jwood on October 17, 2014, 05:40:38 AM

Yes guys its a corrosion protection oddly enough its been around for a long time just never promoted enough. It's a lonolin based product which comes from compressing sheep's wool I believe but it constantly is spreading to untreated metal so it will leech into cracks and pores and will remain indefinitely or until you start up your boiler in the spring. Slim that is a great idea as part of the package its fairly cheap for everyone to buy but at least get new owners familiar with it. Oh and no I'm not a salesman just a believer after trying it on my truck since they like to spray magnesium chloride (highly corrosive like salt) on all the dirt roads around here for dust control   
 http://www.fluid-film.com/ (http://www.fluid-film.com/)

Title: Re: Owners who used fluid film inside their firebox
Post by: Jwood on October 17, 2014, 05:58:15 AM

I'm glad to here those results Jerkash, I know there are more of you guys that used it let's hear the results!

Title: Re: Owners who used fluid film inside their firebox
Post by: lindnova on October 17, 2014, 06:17:54 AM

That fluid film looks like good stuff.  I have never heard of it.

I use LPS-3 rust inhibitor on mine.  http://www.lpslabs.com/product-details/612 (http://www.lpslabs.com/product-details/612)  One can lasts 2 years.  Spray mainly on the ash pan and blower door hinges that will rust.  Lighter fog on the inside of the boiler where there is stainless steel.  Furnace is the same in fall as I left it in the spring.  I am happy with the results and it is a lot easier than bottling and spraying oil.

Title: Re: Owners who used fluid film inside their firebox
Post by: mlappin on October 17, 2014, 06:22:16 AM

Fluid Films  (http://Fluid Films) website.

We use the stuff on anything that might be exposed to 6-15-40, 10-34-0 or 28% nitrogen, the only stuff that might be more corrosive than fertilizer would be battery acid.

I don't buy Never Seize anymore, just use Fluid Film in it's place.

Title: Re: Owners who used fluid film inside their firebox
Post by: Jwood on October 17, 2014, 07:15:45 AM

Mlappin gives it a farm approved rating :thumbup:

Title: Re: Owners who used fluid film inside their firebox
Post by: Jwood on October 17, 2014, 09:47:57 PM

Would still like to hear from more who used it in their firebox.

Title: Re: Owners who used fluid film inside their firebox
Post by: Crow on October 18, 2014, 06:32:39 AM

 I used FF also. It looks the same as it did in the spring. :thumbup: On a side note it also has a pleasant smell too ;)

Title: Re: Owners who used fluid film inside their firebox
Post by: Jwood on October 18, 2014, 07:24:40 AM

I also like the smell of it!