How it's done the protect border with baby powder?

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Re: How it's done the protect border with baby powder?

Post by Acromyrmexbob » Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:49 pm

RichardP wrote:I always use the PTFE oil they sell at Antstore - it has the advantage of being all but invisible so can help aesthetics :)
I definitely think Richards PTFE oil is the answer if you are not using a water barrier. I havent used it but it sounds like the cats nads! However I always use a heated moat to prevent escape, move the water with a pump and benefit from the humidity it gives off. This is in commercial setups.

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Re: How it's done the protect border with baby powder?

Post by fepeco » Thu Jan 12, 2017 10:51 pm

With your help guys i was again researching things , and like always a have to figure it out what products do you say that are know to my country, and now i just learned that PTFE is used as Teflon, living and learning, but i still didn't find any oil for sell, just some frying pans haha.

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Re: How it's done the protect border with baby powder?

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Re: How it's done the protect border with baby powder?

Post by fepeco » Thu Jan 12, 2017 11:12 pm

I appreciate your help, but I live in Brazil and well, Libra or Euro is a little over valued for me.

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Re: How it's done the protect border with baby powder?

Post by Acromyrmexbob » Fri Jan 13, 2017 1:44 am

Hardware store, 3in1 oil, ask for it and you will receive!! It will work okay, as Andyj said it needs watched but it is a good backup option. However I am sure PTFE fluid will be sold by engineering companies in Brazil. Why not check for lubrication sprays that are based on PTFE. Its widely used for lubrication in various industries.

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Re: How it's done the protect border with baby powder?

Post by fepeco » Fri Jan 13, 2017 12:04 pm

Well I'm going to do a better search then hahah I did find some oil for bikes and etc but I don't really have sure if is save for ants.

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