In a Previous post I warned about not using the Mk 5 without the air drier. I thought I could save a few bucks and go the 'pump only' route. There are some strong opinions out there weather this pump is worth the money and if the dryer is effective stopping condensation. That being said I'm ordering the drier part today in the hopes that it stops some. I used the pump quite a bit (3 or 4 tins of pellets at least) only having lubricated the outer tube one time early on and began to notice gritty feeling and a brown substance (rusty wet vapor) around the pressure bleed. Come to find out the outer tube was rusting. I've been happy with the performance of the pump so far but obviously not with the rust. My questions to those that own one:
How often do you lubricate?
What lubricants do you use?
How far down disassembly wise do you take it each time?
Is just greasing the outer tube as it calls for in the manual enough to stop the rust?
I was going to use Pellgun for the internals and the Hill grease for the outer tube since I have it on hand. I pride myself in maintaining my equipment and do not want to have this problem again.
How often do you lubricate?
What lubricants do you use?
How far down disassembly wise do you take it each time?
Is just greasing the outer tube as it calls for in the manual enough to stop the rust?
I was going to use Pellgun for the internals and the Hill grease for the outer tube since I have it on hand. I pride myself in maintaining my equipment and do not want to have this problem again.