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Coating them with silicone spray once or twice a year should help preserve =
them=2E It won't repair a myth ng of course, but should slow down the damag=
e=2E
I think they last slightly longer when not under tension, but maybe that's=
just because its hard to tell how bad they are :)
You can buy round bungee cord by the foot, and make your own custom length=
if you want=2E Might need to double up to get the strength you need, but I=
believe the cord comes in various diameters=2E
-- Randall
On 12 June 2019 15:30:55 GMT-06:00, eric--- via Shop-talk <shop-talk@autox=
=2Eteam=2Enet> wrote:
>Here is a quick question, is there anyway to prolong the life of one
>of=20
>those common black rubber bungee cords?
>
>My wood processor has custom made ones that dry rotted after about 5
>years=20
>of indoor storage=2E They aren't expensive, but it's a pain to have to=
=20
>order them=2E
>
>Is there something I can put on them (an oil or silicone or something)
>to=20
>prevent them from dry rotting? Also, should I leave them without
>tension=20
>when not in use?
>
>Thanks in advance for any help=2E
>
>
>Sent from my Commodore 64 on a 2400 Baud Modem=2E
>Tech Viper
>"Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a
>rational=20
>being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your territory=2E" Ralph=
=20
>Waldo Emerson=20
>-Who is John Galt?
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custom length if you want=2E Might need to double up to get the strength y=
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<br><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote">On 12 June 2019 15:30:55 GMT-06:00, eric=
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Sent from my Commodore 64 on a 2400 Baud Modem=2E<br>
Tech Viper<br>
"Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a rational
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Waldo Emerson <br>
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