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Installed a S&G dial setup last night.
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$110.Can you give us a ballpark figure on what the conversion parts ran you? Just curious in case I decide to swap mine out.
I've already opened it 30 times (superstitious). Many of those openings was to make sure that it wasn't sloppy or too tight.I have more issues with dial than digital. Cheap dials are just as bad as cheap digitals. If you go in and out of a safe a lot, don't go cheap with either type.
The only problems I have had with changing a battery on one is the new battery was bad. I change my personal and organizations digital batteries annually when I change the smoke detector batteries.
I read the bigger problem with lubricating, especially with oil, is the buildup of dirt.If there is one place you should never lubricate, it is the inside of a dial safe lock--You don't want the wheels of a combo lock to ever slip...
On my safe with the Lagard wheel and lock set, graphite didn't do much for the rubbing of the lock internals. I also have a can of CFC based teflon spray that leaves a dry Teflon film when you spray it on. That was the fix, turned my lock set into a smooth, quiet system as if it was riding on bearings. Once I got the locking rod guide sleeves lightly lubricated, my lock and door has been butter smooth ever since.I use a lot of graphite but mainly inside key-operated locks. Most safe wheels are made from brass, at least the moving parts are because brass is a self-lubricating metal. I understand delrin has similar properties
oil attracts dust, that's why I put graphite inside pin tumbler locks but if you put too much in, then the key won't go all the way in anymore
I used to use teflon spray a lot but it doesn't usually last very long. I use Super Lube teflon grease in places that aren't dusty & Super Slick stuff in places graphite doesn't belongOn my safe with the Lagard wheel and lock set, graphite didn't do much for the rubbing of the lock internals. I also have a can of CFC based teflon spray that leaves a dry Teflon film when you spray it on. That was the fix, turned my lock set into a smooth, quiet system as if it was riding on bearings. Once I got the locking rod guide sleeves lightly lubricated, my lock and door has been butter smooth ever since.
It has the reverse effect and they leave as fans of the evil, black guns within.You might want to try an exorcist.