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Offline dms269

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Lid question
« Reply #-1 on: July 13, 2014, 12:51:04 AM »
Apparently I am a bit violent when I open the lid, as some of the screws and nuts have came loose. And by come loose I mean came undone and fallen to their death either inside the unit or outside in the grass, never to be found again.

So right now the lid is on by two screws (one in each of the hinges).

I can take a nut and a screw to the hardware store and ask for a new one. Is there any materials I might want to avoid?

For the washer, that is a different scenario. The ones that came with it don't seem to be that high of quality. I have noticed they have started to crumble. Would a plain metal one work or does it need to be made of something special?
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Re: Lid question
« on: July 13, 2014, 01:21:21 AM »
In my non expert opinion I like stainless steel.Dont rust out,can stand up to battery acid.
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Re: Lid question
« Reply #1 on: July 13, 2014, 09:24:21 AM »
Stainless is your best option. It is not an absolute guarantee that they will not rust tho - because unless you can find 316 grade stainless - the lower grades of stainless are normally used for "hardware store" stainless nuts, bolts and screws. As well - be sure to use lock washer to prevent loosening. The effects of the heating/cooling on metals ( fasteners in particular) is something we all often overlook the importance of.....until we have to fix something.... ;) ;D
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Re: Lid question
« Reply #2 on: July 13, 2014, 10:22:23 AM »
Quote from: teesquare on July 13, 2014, 09:24:21 AM
Stainless is your best option. It is not an absolute guarantee that they will not rust tho - because unless you can find 316 grade stainless - the lower grades of stainless are normally used for "hardware store" stainless nuts, bolts and screws. As well - be sure to use lock washer to prevent loosening. The effects of the heating/cooling on metals ( fasteners in particular) is something we all often overlook the importance of.....until we have to fix something.... ;) ;D

Well put, couldn't have said it any better.
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Re: Lid question
« Reply #3 on: July 13, 2014, 12:39:57 PM »
Tim,you really know fasteners,are you in that business?
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Re: Lid question
« Reply #4 on: July 13, 2014, 03:01:47 PM »
A marine supply store should have good stainless. If you live away from the coast there are several on line.
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Re: Lid question
« Reply #5 on: July 13, 2014, 10:58:25 PM »
Your not alone this happens to a lot of SRG and BEESR's.  I found the use of lock washers on both sides does the trick.

  I am not using stainless bolts or nuts at this time
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