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Foretravel Motorhome Forums => Foretravel Tech Talk => Topic started by: Zack & Ginny on April 07, 2024, 06:55:03 pm

Title: Water Manifold Leaking Repair in Process
Post by: Zack & Ginny on April 07, 2024, 06:55:03 pm
Well, I pulled and disassembled my leaking water manifold. Fortunately, I cannot find any cracks on the casing, only a couple of O-rings that are worse for wear. I do have a question, once I get the new O-rings, what is the best lube to put on them before installing?
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Title: Re: Water Manifold Leaking Repair in Process
Post by: Forewheelers on April 07, 2024, 06:57:56 pm
Vaseline.....
Title: Re: Water Manifold Leaking Repair in Process
Post by: Bob McGee on April 07, 2024, 07:15:50 pm
Vaseline is petroleum based and not recommended for rubber o rings. Silicone/plumbers grease is better.
Title: Re: Water Manifold Leaking Repair in Process
Post by: Michelle on April 07, 2024, 08:20:06 pm
Since it's in contact with your fresh water, something NSF (normally safe for food). 

Super Lube is one such beast  O-Ring Silicone Grease | Super Lube (https://www.super-lube.com/o-ring-silicone-grease)

Dow 111 also fits the bill Dow 111 O-Ring Lubricant (https://www.bigbrandwater.com/dow111.html)
Title: Re: Water Manifold Leaking Repair in Process
Post by: Zack & Ginny on April 07, 2024, 09:38:44 pm
Quote from: Michelle –
Since it's in contact with your fresh water, something NSF (normally safe for food). 

Super Lube is one such beast  O-Ring Silicone Grease | Super Lube (https://www.super-lube.com/o-ring-silicone-grease)

Dow 111 also fits the bill Dow 111 O-Ring Lubricant (https://www.bigbrandwater.com/dow111.html)

Perfect, Thank you Michelle
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