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Bearing lube

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Category: Turntable Audio
Forum Name: High Fidelity Turntable User
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Topic: Bearing lube

Posted By: suede
Subject: Bearing lube
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2013 at 4:23pm

I'm thinking maybe it's time to change the lube oil on my turntable and I'm wondering if there's any justification at all for paying £20 just for an absolutely tiny flask of Pro-Ject brand oil? I don't mind paying for quality and I don't want to jeopordize the well being of my bearings but I also don't like being fooled and shaken down.

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Posted By: Graham Slee
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2013 at 4:38pm

There's a brand in the UK called 3-in-1. Never had a problem using it on turntable or arm bearings. It can be bought from motor spares shops, cycle shops, supermarkets etc. I'd reckon it would be around £1.

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Posted By: suede
Date Posted: 04 Jan 2013 at 6:05pm

Thanks, good to know generic brands of fine bearing oil works just as well