O-Ring lubricant

[Brian]

My protein skimmer has an O-Ring on the collection cup and the cup is
getting difficult to remove so I was thinking that lubricating the O-Ring
would fix the problem, but lubricate it with what? What would be safe for
fish/reef?

[Charles Spitzer]

"Brian" > wrote in message
...
> My protein skimmer has an O-Ring on the collection cup and the cup is
> getting difficult to remove so I was thinking that lubricating the O-Ring
> would fix the problem, but lubricate it with what? What would be safe for
> fish/reef?
>

silicone grease

[The Pilot]

Vegetable oil.

Iain.

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"Brian" > wrote in message
...
> My protein skimmer has an O-Ring on the collection cup and the cup is
> getting difficult to remove so I was thinking that lubricating the O-Ring
> would fix the problem, but lubricate it with what? What would be safe for
> fish/reef?
>
>

[MakitaSalesRep]

Vaseline

[CheezWiz]

Petroleum based...
Bad for the marine environment..


"MakitaSalesRep" > wrote in message
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> Vaseline
>

[Billy]

"Brian" > wrote in message
...
| My protein skimmer has an O-Ring on the collection cup and the cup
is
| getting difficult to remove so I was thinking that lubricating the
O-Ring
| would fix the problem, but lubricate it with what? What would be
safe for
| fish/reef?
|
|

Mine has a O-ring as well, and I've never put any oils or greases on
it, makes me nervous, I've had enough problems. I moisten it with
fingers dipped in freshwater.


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[CheezWiz]

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=9708&R=25010&Ntt=silicone&Ntk=All&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&N=2004

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"Brian" > wrote in message
...
> My protein skimmer has an O-Ring on the collection cup and the cup is
> getting difficult to remove so I was thinking that lubricating the O-Ring
> would fix the problem, but lubricate it with what? What would be safe for
> fish/reef?
>
>

[Gary V. Deutschmann, Sr.]

Hi Brian

How about fish oil?

TTUL
Gary

[KevinM]

"CheezWiz" > wrote in message
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> Petroleum based...
> Bad for the marine environment..
>> "MakitaSalesRep" > wrote in message
>> ...
> > Vaseline


Bad for your o-rings, too. Do not, under any circumstances, use petroleum
based lube if your o-rings are made of rubber (most are). They will melt.
Silicone grease is the only option for rubber o-rings. A Pool Supply store
near you will have it, I'm sure.

I can't speak for any of the synthetic compounds like Viton, Tygon, and
such.

FWIW,
Kev

[Cindy]

CheezWiz wrote:
> Petroleum based...
> Bad for the marine environment..
>
>
> "MakitaSalesRep" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Vaseline

Astroglide.

[CheezWiz]

It is non-toxic and available in a variety of flavors...


"Cindy" > wrote in message
. com...
> CheezWiz wrote:
> > Petroleum based...
> > Bad for the marine environment..
> >
> >
> > "MakitaSalesRep" > wrote in message
> > ...
> >> Vaseline
>
> Astroglide.
>
>

[skozzy]

KY Gel. :-)


> My protein skimmer has an O-Ring on the collection cup and the cup is
> getting difficult to remove so I was thinking that lubricating the O-Ring
> would fix the problem, but lubricate it with what? What would be safe for
> fish/reef?

[Happy'Cam'per]

"Cindy" > wrote in message news:Flv0d.18395
>
> Astroglide.
>
>

Cindy :O
ROFLMAO...Lube that.!!
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[Cindy]

Happy'Cam'per wrote:
> "Cindy" > wrote in message news:Flv0d.18395
>>
>> Astroglide.
>>
>>
>
> Cindy :O
> ROFLMAO...Lube that.!!

Hehehe
;)
Cindy