[P1] Port Lubrication--Pros and Cons?

[Allan Hise]

On Sat, 31 Jan 2004, Jack Rodgers wrote:
> On Jan 31, 2004, at 12:28 PM, Stephen Mackenzie wrote:
>
> > Does the list have any thoughts on whether it would be a good idea to
> > lubricate the machine's sockets to reduce wear, and if so, what
> > non-smelly, non-conductive substance would work the best?
>
> I've found WD-30 works great on brakes to eliminate the squeaking...

I have learned tho make disclaimers on statements like these, even though
they are obvious jokes to people with a modicum of common sense.

A friend, who had just a few month earlier graduated with a degree in
electrical engineering, asked whetehr I knew where to get a new fuse for
her DVD player. I told her to just stick a penny in it and it will work.
Well, she did, and shortly afterwards the DVD player burst into flames...