When I instal these what do I use to lubricate the o-ring?
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You should always re-lube the ring. It also stretches after a few changes and will no longer fit. We keep a couple on hand just in case. They are a couple bucks and better to have an extra so you don't have to wait a couple days.
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I use this Dow Corning 111 Lubricant that was recommended by bigbrandwater.com where I bought my system. I put it in th threads of the big blue canister and it allows you to get a water-tight seal without tightening with the wrench too much. I find that the o-ring is always just a bit too large, but if you thread the canister slowly, it seats itself and seals well. Dow Corning Molykote 111 Valve Lubricant and Sealant 5.3 Ounce Tube
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I have never lubricated the o-ring, just made sure the seat is *absolutely* clean and dry before I screw the housing back together. But the only other place I've ever dealt with o-rings is underwater camera housings, so I may be missing something on these Big Blue cylinders.
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It worked for me. I put a little Vaseline on the o-ring from time to time and it keeps it supple. The new lid sealed fine.
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yes you just a different O ring to add on for different sizes of barrels. You just have to lube the o rings when you slide into the barrel works a lot better to slide it in and out.
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Yes, YOu just have to pull it off. There are actually two "O" rings - the big one at the bottom of the cartridge (you get a spare with the new cartridge, I think) and a small one on a ball at the bottom of the shaft. It's this ball with "O" ring which is making it difficult to pull the cartridge off. Go ahead and pull it off. Also it is this little "O" ring which is lubricated, not the big one. I am going by memory, but I've done it a few times over the years.
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found them on eBay for you...type in search: magicshine o-ring.....came up for me.
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Hey Jason. No worries. This light is awesome! I think those are extra. Unscrew the head and you should find three o-rings there. If not, insert them in the slots and grease them with any type of Vaseline. Cheers
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At any department store or hardware store. Take your old broken o-ring and they will help you match it up to the best fit. I've done this before and I grabbed a whole pack of them because it's a constant problem. Also, if you have another that is torn or wore and if it leaks a little then you can rub vaseline around it to help seal the o-ring. Hope this helps.
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As suggested by another respondent, I would guess that your problem stems from the o-ring, since that is the sealing element. I would try swapping the o-ring with the old one and try reinstalling it.
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The instructions call for lubing the O-Ring that seals the bonnet. The lube is non toxic, etc. There is also a great you tube video on the Febco site (I think it was the Febco site) that shows a step by step installation. Very easy to install.
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Make sure your existing gasket that goes under this valve is intact. I had to buy a new gasket . Then liberally lube with silicone grease and screw the cover down.
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If they are the packings (O-rings), then they must be lubed and installed. They create the water barrier. I use any form of petroleum jelly to lube the o-rings. No special tools needed.
2015851
The rubber gasket is for the older design fittings and is available from Amazon: Nelson 50339 Hose Quick Connector Washer Set. The newer design uses an o-ring for the seal along with a regular hose washer. A good replacement o-ring is a 70 durometer Buna-N with 16mm ID x 20mm OD. I bought 10 off eBay for $3.89 and they work much better than the original. Use a little silicone grease at first. My original o-rings lasted a week ... these replacements were used daily all summer and are still OK.
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Make sure that the O rings are in the quick connect fittings, if not replace, lube the area where the O rings are and reattach hoses, I haven't had any leaks in mine.
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If the O-Ring is not soft and pliable, then I recommend using the silicon before first use. We check the O-ring between each use, but only lube it every month or so. If you get salt water on it, rinse it well and dry, then re-lube.
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Turn the unit on first, then submerge it completely. CAUTION- Make certain to have the O-rings lubricated sufficiently with the O-ring lubricant which is provided before every use as they may bind when you turn the switch to the ON position and thus result in not creating a water tight seal for the power port plug. You do not have to glob the lubricant on the O-rings, just make sure that there is enough for them to be able to slide around in the groove without sticking. Utilize a Q-tip to apply the lube. Also keep the lube and Q-tip in a sealable Ziploc bag for later usage. Store in a environmentally cool place, just not the fridge or freezer. Turn the unit on first, then submerge it completely. CAUTION- Make certain to have the O-rings lubricated sufficiently with the O-ring lubricant which is provided before every use as they may bind when you turn the switch to the ON position and thus result in not creating a water tight seal for the power port plug. You do not have to glob the lubricant on the O-rings, just make sure that there is enough for them to be able to slide around in the groove without sticking. Utilize a Q-tip to apply the lube. Also keep the lube and Q-tip in a sealable Ziploc bag for later usage. Store in a... » Read More Turn the unit on first, then submerge it completely. CAUTION- Make certain to have the O-rings lubricated sufficiently with the O-ring lubricant which is provided before every use as they may bind when you turn the switch to the ON position and thus result in not creating a water tight seal for the power port plug. You do not have to glob the lubricant on the O-rings, just make sure that there is enough for them to be able to slide around in the groove without sticking. Utilize a Q-tip to apply the lube. Also keep the lube and Q-tip in a sealable Ziploc bag for later usage. Store in a environmentally cool place, just not the fridge or freezer. « Show Less
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The small O-ring is to seal the filter drain bolt. You remove that bolt and drain oil from filter (using plastic piece with hose attached) before removing filter. Then you replace small O-ring underneath where drain bolt was.
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You might want to check the assembly manual (http://download.nautilus.com/supportdocs/AM/Schwinn/SCH_460_AM.pdf) and the owner's manual (http://download.nautilus.com/supportdocs/OM/Schwinn/SCH_460_OM.pdf) for any indication of where to apply lubricant.