[Shop-talk] Rubber bungee cords

[Randall]

Coating them with silicone spray once or twice a year should help preserve them. It won't repair a myth ng of course, but should slow down the damage.
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. Might need to double up to get the strength you need, but I believe the cord comes in various diameters.
-- Randall

On 12 June 2019 15:30:55 GMT-06:00, eric--- via Shop-talk <shop-talk at autox.team.net> wrote:
>Here is a quick question,  is there anyway to prolong the life of one
>of 
>those common black rubber bungee cords?
>
>My wood processor has custom made ones that dry rotted after about 5
>years 
>of indoor storage.  They aren't expensive, but it's a pain to have to 
>order them.
>
>Is there something I can put on them (an oil or silicone or something)
>to 
>prevent them from dry rotting?  Also, should I leave them without
>tension 
>when not in use?
>
>Thanks in advance for any help.
>
>
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