O-ring grease for Sport Pro

[mullannix930]

I just got my replacement Sport Pro in the mail. I now have a question. Where can I get the silicone grease for the O-ring? I have a dive in the morning, and there are no dive shops within 2 hrs of me. Is ther another place to find the lube for the o-ring? I will get some intova grease ordered next week, but need something to hold me till then.

 

[redacted]

Good divers will have some suitable lube in their save-a-dive kit. Ask your buddy or other divers at the site.

 

[mullannix930]

I am the only one who has a camera. I don't know if any of the others have any.

---------- Post added June 21st, 2013 at 11:40 AM ----------

I'm just wondering if silicone grease from like an Autoparts or hardware store is safe for the intova rings, for short term use.

 

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Other sources of silicone grease should work fine as long as there is no petroleum or aerosol involved. There are many more uses for such grease than just a UW camera. I carry both silicon and O2 compatible grease in my save-a-dive kit. primarily for o-rings. Also great if you have a pair of booties that are a bit tight in the fin foot pocket.

 

[IntovaJoe]

Hi Mullannix930,
Standard Silicone grease will be fine. Do not over lubricate as that can cause leakage. Grease is just to stop O-Ring from drying out and cracking. There should be no excess grease on O-Ring.
Best Regards,
Joe Ganahl