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Old 02-07-2012, 03:09 AM
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I use the Lifegard wherever an o-ring won't squeeze out. It makes taking things apart later so much easier. I even used it on the ceramic washer on a noisy mp10wES wetside and it worked great
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Old 02-07-2012, 03:47 AM
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I use stopcock grease (spare me the comments, I've heard 'em all !). That is just a pure silicone grease made by Dow Corning for use in labs. It's inert and won't hurt anything.

While you can often get away without anything, it is better to use silicone grease for a better seal without binding, pinching and with a LOT less pressure.
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Old 02-07-2012, 04:03 PM
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I use stopcock grease (spare me the comments, I've heard 'em all !).
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Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite)
Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 2x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker
Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, 2X80W T5HO)
Type of Aquarium: mixed reef (SPS & LPS) with fish
Dosing: Mg, Ca, Alk
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Old 02-08-2012, 03:47 PM
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Anyone know where I might be able to obtain this Lifeguard silicon Lubricant?
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Old 02-08-2012, 04:24 PM
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I get mine from J&L but you can get silicone lube at any plumbing supplies store or dive shop ( probably not many of those in Calgary tho)
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vaseline??
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I would not use vaseline
It is a petroleum product
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Old 02-08-2012, 06:19 PM
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I have used vaseline on o-rings. Bulkhead gaskets go on dry.
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