Li type switch repair.

[Ihateyoubutler]

Can anyone tell me what sort of grease to use to lubricate the rollers etc in an li type light switch? Is it best to use a petroleum based type ( vaseline?) or normal grease, or even ky? (whatever that is ).
Also, what's the easiest way to put the thing back together without the spring and roller not staying in place.
Thanks.

[Monty]

you all know how you can never get hold of Jem Booth
Every-time the phone rings he has just about got that bloody ball in the correct place
OHHHH sh1t

[dirtyhandslopez]

Dialectric grease would be the grease to use. As far as rebuilding the switch, just make sure your screwdriver is very close at hand so as soon as the ball is in the center position, you can clamp it between your fingers then grab the screwdriver and screw it. It's a pain.