gasket sealant??

[JohnNZ]

Hi all you experts

Well after nearly 7 weeks waiting my BH ID is finally in New Zealand.
Should have it soon!
A question - what do you put on the sealing gaskets if anything? ie vaseline / silicone grease? or just dry?
thanks in advance!
I hope to post first finds this weekend - watch this space!
John

 

[therick]

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[Bob (West of Tampa)]

The manual just says dry and clean. Heres a link to the manual.

http://www.whiteselectronics.com/manuals/2001_Models/Beach%20Hunter%20ID%20Instruction%20Manual.pdf

 

[Bottomfeeder]

The idea was it would ruin the rubber in the seals, or something. After owning two 1280's for 11 years, I sold them, the rubber seals were still like new. but I have since switched to
silicone. I still have a tube of Vaseline in my kit, and would use it with no qualms if I needed something. Just my take on it. have a good one.

 

[VaBeachRon]

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[Beachcomber]

I use silicone based gasket sealant available at all Dive Shops. They use it for the gaskets on underwater camera housings. I have been using it for years on all my underwater fittings and housings for years without a problem. Plus if you live anywhere near a body of water there is usually a Dive Shop somewhere close by.

HH

Beachcomber

 

[akbell]

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