Tri Flow
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Mark Scott
- Posts: 56
- Joined: Fri Jun 10, 2011 3:21 pm
- Location: Central Virginia
- Martin Colony History: 2018 - Had 44 pairs and put out 100+ babies. 3-Super System 24’s. 2019 - Had 48 pairs
Has anyone used the Tri Flow teflon spray on their aluminum poles to help when lowering and raising the rack. I read a while back in forum it helped. I was wandering if it left the pole sticky and would cause nats, bugs and dirt to stick to it?
2018 - 44 pairs, produced 100+ babies. Using 3 Super System 24’s.
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John Barrow
- Posts: 982
- Joined: Tue Nov 11, 2003 4:12 pm
- Location: Corpus Christi / Sandia , Texas
Hi Mark.
I have never used Tri Flow to lubricate my martin poles, but have used it for other purposes. It is a good lubricant and relatively light. I do not think it would cause the problems that you inquire about, such as a heavier lubricant like LPS-3, oil or grease might. And if there were any problems it would be relatively easy to wipe off.
Good luck with your anticipated colony growth this year.
I have never used Tri Flow to lubricate my martin poles, but have used it for other purposes. It is a good lubricant and relatively light. I do not think it would cause the problems that you inquire about, such as a heavier lubricant like LPS-3, oil or grease might. And if there were any problems it would be relatively easy to wipe off.
Good luck with your anticipated colony growth this year.
~~TEAMED WITH A MARTIN GODDESS~~
Member/Mentor-PMCA. I do regular nestchecks and participate in PROJECT MARTINWATCH!! Coordinated 3 geolocator studies-2009, 2010 & 2013. State and Fed licensed bander (retired Jan., 2020)
Member/Mentor-PMCA. I do regular nestchecks and participate in PROJECT MARTINWATCH!! Coordinated 3 geolocator studies-2009, 2010 & 2013. State and Fed licensed bander (retired Jan., 2020)
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Bill Pec
- Posts: 545
- Joined: Tue Apr 27, 2010 9:21 am
- Location: Smith Mountain Lake, Moneta, Virginia
- Martin Colony History: 2010- 2 pr. Fledged 6
2011- 20 pr. Fledged 75
2012- 35 pr. Fledged 143
2013- 37 pr. Fledged 153
2014- 40 pr. Fledged 198
2015- 40 pr. Fledged 183
2016- 42 pr. Fledged 189
2017- 42 pr. Fledged 168
2018- 43 pr. Fledged 172
2019- 43 pr. Fledged 193
2020 -44 pr. Fledged 181
2021 -43 pr. Fledged 184
2022 - 40 pr. Fledged 160
2023 - 39 pr. Fledged 151
2024 - 40 pr. Fledged 154
Mark,
If the lubrication doesn't stop the rack from chattering as it descends I would look into the possibility that it is a balancing problem. Check with the rack's manufacturer to see if they have any recommendations for stopping the chattering or the use of a type of lubricant.
Bill
If the lubrication doesn't stop the rack from chattering as it descends I would look into the possibility that it is a balancing problem. Check with the rack's manufacturer to see if they have any recommendations for stopping the chattering or the use of a type of lubricant.
Bill
THE MORE ONE LEARNS THE MORE ONE SEES! While the ignorant person sees only a blackbird the enlightened person sees a Purple Martin.
2010- 2 pr. 6 fledged, + many visitors
2011- 20 pr. 75 fledged,
2012- 35 pr. 143 fledged
2013- 37 pr. 153 fledged
2014- 40 pr. 198 fledged
2015- 40 pr. 183 fledged
2016- 42 pr. 189 Fledged
2010- 2 pr. 6 fledged, + many visitors
2011- 20 pr. 75 fledged,
2012- 35 pr. 143 fledged
2013- 37 pr. 153 fledged
2014- 40 pr. 198 fledged
2015- 40 pr. 183 fledged
2016- 42 pr. 189 Fledged
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Dave Reynolds
- Posts: 2441
- Joined: Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:35 pm
- Location: Little Hocking, Oh.
- Martin Colony History: Satellite Site “Oxbow Golf Course”..
2018 - 15 Pair, 36 Fledged
2019 - 26 Pair, 97 Fledged
2020 - 30 Pair, 137 Fledged
2021 - 30 Pair, 144 Fledged
2022 - 27 Pair, 125 Fledged
2023 - 31 Pair, 130 Fledged
2024 - 41 Pair, 198 Fledged
2025 - 44 Pair, 168 Fledged
Home Site "Little Hocking, Ohio".
2019 - 1 Pair, 5 Fledged
2020 - 1 Pair, 4 Fledged
2021 - 8 Pair, 36 Fledged
2022 - 13 Pair, 46 Fledged
2023 - 16 Pair, 84 Fledged
2024 - 22 Pair, 104 Fledged
2025 - 28 Pair, 83 Fledged
Bill --- Your right ,, if the house is off center, it will chatter or make scraping noises going up and down..
Dave
Dave
PMCA Member
Little Hocking, Ohio
Little Hocking, Ohio