Subj : Re: stupid filter tricks
To   : All
From : Charlie Spitzer
Date : Tue Oct 08 2002 09:02 pm

"Colin" <fishstuff@getrid.ofthis.bit.colinbowler.com> wrote in message
news:3da3614d$0$8509$cc9e4d1f@news.dial.pipex.com...
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> "NetMax" <computeralias@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:lT2o9.783$ZO1.147839@news20.bellglobal.com...
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> <big snip>
>
> > thicker, which actually did a better job.  My 201 often went into
storage
> > for months at a time, so by letting the gaskets dry out, this
accelerated
> > the breakdown of the o-rings.  Now I know to coat the o-rings with
> > plumber's grease (not Vaseline), so I just have to remember to do it.
> >
> > NetMax
>
> OK, I've got to ask: why not Vaseline, and what is plumber's grease?
>
> Colin
>

petroleum products break down rubber.

i don't know about plumbers grease, but i use blue silicone based grease. i
get it at the pool store.
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