Water seal Lub????????

[Anonymous]

Can someone tell me what kind on Lub to put on the O Ring on water units so thay can seal good?????
Mic58 Thanks All,

 

[Daniel A.]

I use Dielectric silicone compound on everything even my land machines. Dan

 

[Bling]

iv been useing plumber's silicone grease for years and works great.you can get it at Lowes plum dept..

 

[Mr.Bill]

The recommended lube is silicone, and it only needs a slight film on the o-ring.

The lube Does Not help seal the unit from water leakage. Water pressure is about 1/2 pound for every foot it goes under water. No amount of grease could seal it. It's the o-ring that is the seal.

The lube film is on the o-ring to keep it soft, and flexible so it can scoot around in the grove without being pinched.

Lube on the o-ring has a bad habit of attracting fine dirt & sand, so think lightly as in just a film.