I believe the large o-ring used to seal the top and bottom filter body together is EPDM. I've been using silicone grease for pools on this o-ring and over the years, I've noticed a pretty hard-ish buildup of what I guess is a grease/DE film coating the rubber. Is anyone aware of a solution that can remove this from the o-ring? I tried soaking it in soapy warm water using Dove dishwashing detergent, but quite a bit is still caked on there. It doesn't appear to be affecting the seal, but it would be nice if I could get it all off. Obviously a strong solvent would likely damage the rubber material.
Pentair Quad DE O-Ring
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Do you have a picture of what you use?
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A silicone spray lube works as a pretty good cleaner.
Spray the silicone on a rag and "Push" the O-ring through the rag.
Do not pull the O-ring through the rag as that will stretch the O-ring.
I use the Super Lube with PTFE:Do you have a picture of what you use?
Pool Lube - Further Reading
A silicone spray lube works as a pretty good cleaner.
Spray the silicone on a rag and "Push" the O-ring through the rag.
Do not pull the O-ring through the rag as that will stretch the O-ring.
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I do have some silicone spray I can try, using a lint free rag. That might loosen up the surface of the rubber so it can be wiped off.
You have the Teflon lubricant, not silicone lubricant.
Teflon gums up, silicone does not.
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Teflon gums up, silicone does not.
Pool Lube - Further Reading
www.troublefreepool.com
Great info! I just placed an order for the Boss 820 lubricant. Thanks!
