Thread Locker

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I have a couple of screws that locate and tighten to a certain point and then, after time, losen.

I don't know anything about thread locking compound, could someone illuminate me?! I don't particularly want this to be permanent, simply to lock the screws to last a while.

The object being screwed is an adjuster on a roller for a swimming pool cover, so exterior grade...

I'm sure someone here will know!

Thanks......

[Nuisance_Value]

silicone sealant?

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Nuisance_Value said:

silicone sealant?

Sorry, dumb question, but does that have glue-like/locking properties? Thanks....

[Nuisance_Value]

It depends on how loose they are and what type of screws they are. Thread lock usually works best on machine type screws (or bolts) as they have a finer pitch, but silicone will gum up wood screws and stop them rattling about, a drop on a machine screw would probably work. Most blokes have an old tube of silicone or mastic kicking about so I'd try that first, it'll take a while to go off but it might do the trick.

[Gingerbread Man]

You can get different strengths of Loctite. Don't get the high strength.

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/common/graphics/upl... Last page has something that might help you pick.

[mrsxllifts]

Blue Loctite will do the job as you may want to undo it in the future. Don't use the red stuff, it is virtually impossible to break!

[NDA]

Great stuff - thanks....

[monthefish]

mrsxllifts said:

Blue Loctite will do the job as you may want to undo it in the future. Don't use the red stuff, it is virtually impossible to break!

The blue stuff comes in a red tube - which one do you mean?

[mk1fan]

I think the answers in the words of that packet!

Also page 19 of the linked catalogue.

Edited by mk1fan on Tuesday 4th August 15:19

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Gingerbread Man said:

You can get different strengths of Loctite. Don't get the high strength.

http://www.loctiteproducts.com/common/graphics/upl... Last page has something that might help you pick.

I've just ordered the stuff - many thanks for the link, I am now an expert. Well, sort of. I read the brochure anyway!

[baptistsan]

I love the 271. It's awesome stuff, it sticks everything. But it is the red stuff someone else warned about.

[NDA]

I got some 243 (blue, in a red tube) and it did the job perfectly... Thanks for the links.

[Wacky Racer]

Loctite is great stuff....

It used to stop my old Triumph Bonneville shaking itself to bits....

[Busamav]

Wacky Racer said:

Loctite is great stuff....

It used to stop my old Triumph Bonneville shaking itself to bits....

christ , that is good