
Removing Silicone Lubricants - The International Association of …
Nov 29, 2004 · One of my questions in this year's Birthday Bash had to do with removing silicone lubricants. The primary reason for the question was to help folks who might get their blanks …
New kitchen faucet install: should silicone grease be used?
Nov 30, 2018 · I am installing a new kitchen faucet. Do you recommend application of silicone grease to any of the threads? How about the o-rings? About how often should kitchen and …
Is silicone lubricant needed on all o'rings for softener with Clack ...
Mar 16, 2021 · Pool guys use silicone grease all the time on the big O ring when insulting the cover over the pump strainer or placing the lid back on the filter after maintenance. Thank you …
Danco Plumbers Waterproof Grease vs Danco Plumbers Silicone …
Oct 11, 2007 · Both are silicone based, both are safe for use with potable water. The Waterproof Grease is a good installation aid for non-moving parts, just to help get them in place and to …
The grease/lube in Sharkbite fittings - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Mar 31, 2013 · What do you suppose the grease/lube in the Sharkbite fittings is for. To keep the O Ring from Drying out . I never realized there was grease...
PVC Unions - Avoiding Crack - Substituting Galvanized Union
May 2, 2018 · I did a search and encountered a suggestion (swimming pool maintenance forum) that the o-ring and threads on a PVC union should be lubricated with 'silicone.' thanks …
Can you lubricate Pfister cartridges - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Apr 17, 2021 · Is it possible to lubricate Pfister faucets/cartridges? I've done that for years with Moen cartridges -- turn water valves off, pull the cartridge out, remove the center shaft, lube …
New resin for model 60 - Love Plumbing & Remodel
Aug 22, 2009 · A silicone lubricant may be used on black o-rings." I found no reference to using water as a lubricant in the Clack manuals I reviewed. So my take is that it is ok to use silicone …
What kind of “oil” on compression fittings - Love Plumbing
May 8, 2022 · Lots of mentions about using a “drop of oil” with compression fittings. What specifically is meant by that? Can I use some faucet grease for the same purpose? And on a …
Lubricant that will help shower valve o-rings last longer???
Jul 21, 2015 · I am replacing a Delta shower faucet valve. Is there a lubricant that will help the o-rings last longer? I heard Vaseline is not good, but that WD 40 is. What do those who are …