Graphite powder lock lubricant
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Graphite powder lock lubricant is recommend by:
To lubricate uPVC door barrel locks and padlocks. You should never use a wet based lubricant such as WD40 as this will attract, and trap dust and dirt in your locking system.
Graphite powder lock lubricant has been exclusively available to locksmiths for decades, but following the COVID 19 pandemic and the current finical crises, many homeowners are applying graphite lock lubricant themselves to make much needed savings.
What does it graphite powder lock lubricant do?
Graphite lock lubricant is formulated to lubricate the inner workings of a door lock or padlock, without attracting extra dust and dirt. Overtime, moisture gets in to the working parts of your door lock or padlock and this makes the lock increasingly hard to operate.
This can be:
- The keys hard to put in
- The keys stiff to turn
- The keys hard to withdraw
- The lock feel stiff to use
Graphite powder lock lubricant once applied, will cure all the above problems and make your lock feel like brand new.
How to apply the lubricant
The best way to apply graphite powder lubricant to your door lock or padlock is to use your key. Simply apply to powder direct to your key then work your key in your door lock. Repeting this proces 15 or 20 times will ensure the graphite is evenaully distrobuted within the door lock.
The best Graphite for homeowners
Graphite lubricant was desinged and produced with locksmiths inmind, so all manufactures produced a 50gram bottle that would last a tradesman for months.
As a homeowner, you may only have two door locks to lubricate so a 50 gram bottle will last you decades. BeesafeUK are the only producer to make an 8 gram bottle, thats ideally suited for homeowners. 8 grams is enough to lubricate two door locks.