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Thread: "SuperLube" on O-rings?

 

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    "SuperLube" on O-rings?

    Anyone used "SuperLube" brand edible-grade lubricant in their regulators?

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    No. And a look here shows that it is not a suitable lubricant for high oxygen environments. http://www.super-lube.com/where-to-u...ube-ez-160.htm
    Alll things considered I think there are better choices.

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    I have used it with good results. You can use any food grade silicone grease on your reg as long as you breathe air.

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    If I remember correctly, Super-0-lube is a Parker brand name. It is silicone based and can be used on any non-silicone o-ring (as it will cause swelling of silicone rubber) and as noted above, not good for high O2 levels (above 40%)

    I have used this Parker grease and it works fine, except that after a couple of years as the oil begins to separate from it, it gets thicker and darker....not a problem if you're just lubricating o-rings as will probably not notice it.

    c

    Edit: Ooops. I just noticed you typed "SuperLube" not Super-O-Lube. I don't know anything about it, but there are some interesting results if you Google SuperLube edible...
    Last edited by couv; November 2nd, 2010 at 08:58 PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by couv View Post
    there are some interesting results if you Google SuperLube edible...


    I can imagine.

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