Copper nuts

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Copper nuts

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Can anyone tell what the advantage is in using copper nuts? Or will stainless nylon locknuts do the same job?? Cheers in advance
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Re: Copper nuts

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Hi
the steel nuts with cooper surface are heat resistance. If the nut gets hot at breaks etc. nylon can melt, the safety is gone.
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Re: Copper nuts

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Cheers for the reply, I'll order some new copper ones
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When I saw the heading I thought it was going to be something about ginger haired men :roll:
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Re: Copper nuts

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Haha sorry to disappoint ya
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