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Sep 4^th, 2008 at 11:48am

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Having just cooked a couple of pies in the CO which didnt make it need washing should I still wipe it lightly with more oil as it cools?

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Reply #1 - Sep 4^th, 2008 at 11:49am

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Not necessary.

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Reply #2 - Sep 4^th, 2008 at 12:00pm

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If the oven is dry I would Carolyn.

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Reply #3 - Sep 4^th, 2008 at 12:04pm

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In your location Carolyn (by the Sea) I would not risk it. Just a quick spray or wipe with oil doesn't cost anything & would be very worthwhile for you. I live about 15KM from the sea but the ovens will still rust if not wiped over.
I believe that PD lives in your district & I know that he finds it necessary to wipe the ovens over.

So, although maybe not necessary very worthwhile.

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Reply #4 - Sep 4^th, 2008 at 1:25pm

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Carolyn, "An ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure", my mum was big on all those old sayings.
Yep, as Skip says I always give mine a light wipe with olive oil, doesn't hurt.

pd

When I die I hope my missus doesn't sell my camp ovens for what I told her I paid for them. pd

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We may live on the 2nd driest continent on earth, but on the eastern seaboard we have high humidity for much of the year.
For that reason alone i will give my COs a light wipe of oil after each each use.

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Reply #6 - Sep 4^th, 2008 at 2:10pm

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Hmmm pondering "lives in your District". I think exceptional people live in these places that some consider "a long way from nowhere" and mostly we love our environment and wouldnt live anywhere else for quids (I would like to send the industry here over there to him but his National Park is bigger than ours). As far as the salt spray goes pretty similar. There are a few cars buried here from my brothers young days probably gone into the never never.

Thanks for all your advice. The last time oiling was discussed it going rank was muted. Later I laughed as I thought of the big tin of oil I have months some time not refrigerated and had forgotten about.

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Reply #7 - Sep 4^th, 2008 at 5:22pm

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I am with others as well in that a light coating of oil is good.

The only hassle I am finding with having so many of the darned things is that on the outside a light coating of oil attracts dust and boy does it take some effort to keep them looking nice and shiny. Huh

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Reply #8 - Sep 4^th, 2008 at 6:54pm

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Dust is better than rust Derek, I'm with the rest of you, I don't feel comfortable storing my ovens unless they have a light coating.

Carolyn, best to do it straight after cooking while still hot, it will penetrate & you can wipe the excess off, I think it is the heat which stops it going rancid as I have never had a problem unless they have not been properly cleaned out first.

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Reply #9 - Sep 4^th, 2008 at 7:52pm

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General opinion says oil
Question is what oil is the best ?
Kev

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