Yellowish Silicone Grease

[masterkin]

Hey Guys,

First post! Glad to have it on the ikelite forums.

Now on to my question, I recently purchased an ikelite housing for my 7d and the grease that came with it looks a little yellowish. Is it still safe to use them?

I attached a picture of it next to a tube of my regulator ikelite grease. This might seem a little crazy but I'm going to bring the casing down for the first time this weekend and the last thing I want is leak due to stale grease.

Thanks in advance!

 

[blibecap]

I think the grease is fine, it's just the packaging that has yellowed over age / exposure.

 

[BrettF]

masterkin,

As long as the tubes are labeled "Ikelite", you are good to go. Blibecap is right that the packaging may have a yellow tint. This is not indicative of old lube, but rather the packaging material. Make sure you use ONLY Ikelite lube on Ikelite products!

Regards,

 

[masterkin]

@blibecap and BrettF

Thanks guys! True enough, the grease was still white and it was only the packaging the turned yellow.