Should damper be set to 0 when not using RowErg?

[hundalharman01]

I live in a dusty area. To prevent dust from entering the Model D's flywheel, should I set the damper to 0 when I am not using it?

Less air = Less dust, isn't it?

Other questions,
- If dust enters the flywheel, does it cause any permanent damage inside?
- Is it easy to fix it by just removing the dust once in a year?

In a nutshell,
How much should I care about dust going in the flywheel?

[Citroen]

I live in a dusty area. To prevent dust from entering the Model D's flywheel, should I set the damper to 0 when I am not using it?

No. It won't make enough difference and it'll be a pain when you want to use it. Sling a cover over it.
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Also make an effort to do the periodic cleaning more frequently, by checking the drag factor every time you row. When the drag drops open the cage and clean out the dust and cruft.

[Ombrax]

I agree with C - if you're really worried about it just throw a cover over it.

Having to re-check the DF before every workout would be more of a hassle than using a cover over the flywheel.

It's also a good idea to give the rail a quick wipe before using the erg to prevent buildup of junk on the rollers. If you sweat a lot you might want to do that after each workout. (It only takes a few seconds.)