I found Lanoguard to be quite effective on the IEC109 connector of my G-Wiz.
On Fri, 24 Apr 2020 at 16:44, Michael A. Radtke via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> wrote: > > Hello, > > Petroleum based lubricants swell rubber. A silicone formulated > lubricant rated for rubber might be a better choice. > > Mike > > ------------------------ Original Message ------------------------ > Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 20:30:26 -0500 > From: Willie via EV <ev@lists.evdl.org> > To: ev@lists.evdl.org > Cc: Willie <wmckem...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [EVDL] Bob's Volt tight fit w/: Duosida j1772 handle > > > > > On 4/15/20 11:12 AM, Willie wrote: > > > > > > On 4/15/20 6:32 AM, paul dove via EV wrote: > >> I can attest to this problem. My I-MiEV charger I bought is really > >> tight and actually more difficult to unplug than plug in. The one that > >> came with the car is fine but it was 120v 8 amps. > > BTW, my 2014 imievs came with 120vac EVSEs that switch between 8 and 12 > amps. > > > > > Glad to hear that! I have two imievs and both are tight on most of my > > EVSEs. To the point that they don't get contact if a newbie doesn't > > know to listen for the fan which comes on with successful contact. It > > hasn't bothered me enough that I have tried lubrication. Have you? > > I wrote the above, I tried lubricating. Used some WD40 type stuff. It > allowed the nozzle to slip in easily. The first time. After a few > days, it refused to go in no matter how much force I applied. > > It seems the lubricant had caused swelling in a plastic seal in the > EVSE nozzle. I ended up fishing the seal out (and discarding) with a > sharp hook type tool. Now, insertion is easy. It could be that a > slightly swollen seal was the source of the problem. > > So, if you wish to try lubrication, I suggest trying something more > viscus than common spray lubricant. Grease, petroleum jelly or > somesuch. > > > _______________________________________________ > UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub > ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html > INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org > Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA > (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) > > _______________________________________________ > UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub > ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html > INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org > Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA) > -- Paul Compton www.morini-mania.co.uk www.paulcompton.co.uk (YouTube channel) _______________________________________________ UNSUBSCRIBE: http://www.evdl.org/help/index.html#usub ARCHIVE: http://www.evdl.org/archive/index.html INFO: http://lists.evdl.org/listinfo.cgi/ev-evdl.org Please discuss EV drag racing at NEDRA (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NEDRA)
