So far I have not used any lube/grease on the Filter/Pump basket "O" Rings and I was wondering what kind to use next time I clean my Cart Filter. Is lithium grease ok to use or is it Teflon? :?
Thanks,
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"O" Ring grease, lube?
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You just need a waterproof o-ring lubricant. It doesn't matter whether it's silicone or teflon based.
Most pool supply stores sell silicone and/or teflon grease. I have always used the silicone kind but either one is ok.
information in my sta-rite manual says not to use silicon of any kind on an o-ring as it will apparently eat the ring over time. echoed by the pool store i deal with locally who have yet to lead me astray. if necessary at all, a graphite spray is recommended instead for o-rings. very slick.
tenax said:
That's odd. This Sta-Rite owners manual (http://www.staritepool.com/pdf/S454(7-24-03).PDF]) calls specifically for silicone lubricant in the event the original o-ring is replaced. To wit: "If you replace the O-Ring with a non-internally lubricated O-Ring, you may need to apply a silicone based lubricant" (page nine of the .pdf).
Hey all, as long as it's not petroleum based, it should be cool to use on your o-rings. 8)
As a side note, I've found the silicon based lube softens my fingernails
, I asked (and for a change, the request was honored 
), to get only teflon based lube since I use a few oz of it per day at this time of year
As a side note, I've found the silicon based lube softens my fingernails
, I asked (and for a change, the request was honored ), to get only teflon based lube since I use a few oz of it per day at this time of yearLowe's sells a product called "plumber's grease" which is great for pool o-ring use. It's non-petroleum based and gives a great water seal.
i saw the plumber's grease when i was rebuilding my pump and wondered if it could be used for that application and it's easy to find!
If the grease is NOT petroleum based it will not attack o-rings. The lubricants sold for pool use are not, whether silicone or teflon based.
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