brass vs. stainless steel

[Dark Wolf]

How many divers look after their bolt snaps ?
A "quick lick and a promise" I am sure.
I rinse and lube the springs after every dive, a little squirt of something like WD-40 lanolin rust prevention is what I am now using, plenty of products will do the job.
And you will have bolt snaps with more bottom time than some on here.

I only dive fresh water, but I clean and lube mine monthly (approximately). I rarely have to replace any.

DW

 

[Subcooled]

Legends never die.

Besides, good information is worth building on.
Standing on the shoulders of giants...

While carbon fiber clips are not yet a thing (can you make a carbon fiber spring???), the original question remains valid.

 

[Alaskan Scuba Dude]

Use sewing machine oil on the spring.

 

[Boarderguy]

They (or we) broke it

 

[garyh]

Been buying all my SS clips from this gent for 25+- years Page 3 | nixdogcollars I do not lube springs etc never had an issue. Price these vs brass and why would you even consider brass?

 

[Pressurehead]

I do not lube springs etc never had an issue

Diving only salt water I find the extra care helps [lube] helps.

 

[Bearded Diver]

Was just looking up Gear Keeper and wanted som more info. Glad I found this thread