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Old 12-12-2007, 06:05 PM   #5 (permalink)
oldlou
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Re: lead pipe keeps slipping...

Valve oil has a very high viscosity, and will cause things to slide very easily (Valves for instance) Where slide cream Has a very low viscosity and will resist air pressure a bit more.


You have it bassackward. Low viscosity means a thin liquid. High viscosity means a thick liquid.


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