Water Softeners and Air Filtration Systems - Can I spray WD-40 to lubricate the motor of Culligan Water Softener?

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davidos
03-12-07, 04:50 PM
What should I avoid?

justalurker
03-12-07, 05:00 PM
There are plastics and o-rings that don't play well with WD40

Motors in devices like softener control valves are usually lubricated for life internally. If your motor is bound or seized then you need a new one.
GregH
03-12-07, 05:38 PM
If you are able to lubricate the motor on the softner or any motor for that matter WD-40 should not be used.
You need oil that is specifically labelled for use on electric motors.

Not sure of what brands are available to you but 3-in-1 for electric motors is available where I am.

justalurker is probably right though that if the motor sticks it should probably be replaced.

mitch17
03-13-07, 06:45 AM
WD40 is not a lubricant, it is a water displacing agent. While it does provide some lubrication initially, it is a poor choice for this because it evaportes quickly and then you're back where you started. For any application requiring lubrication over any period of time, there are better products available - just breaking something loose, WD40 is ok.