Posted by Gord William on March 28, 2021 at 05:29:28 from (209.171.88.121):
In Reply to: Lubricants posted by Gord William on March 25, 2021 at 07:45:29:
I work in a water treatment plant, (drinking water), and we use food grade grease and food grade oil in everything. Doesnt matter if its a valve, gearbox or other equipment, it gets good grade lubricants. Grease, oil, anti-seize, its all food grade. Some of the equipment is run 24/7, other equipment runs once or twice a year only. As for being trained, I have been trained in water treatment and the hazards associated with oil in water as well as oil in the environment and the damages it can cause. The training Ive had is based on science and is evidence based and accepted around the world in this industry as fact. I didnt post this question to argue with anyone or to preach to anyone, I simply find the subject interesting and worthy of further investigation. Environment friendly lubricants have come a long way in the last few years and are being used more and more and so, if possible, I would like to look into using them in my antique tractors. Gord
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