kicken_bright
Newly Enlightened
I am sorry I had to start a new thread, especially one over a topic that is so largely discussed in so many other threads! I assume that is why my previous thread was closed.
(https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/223544)
But some information really needs to be shared and confirmed!
At the end of my previous thread, I was directed to another thread (this one: https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/207116) he suggested using pure silicone grease. However; it is very important not to use silicone grease on silicone o-rings! Several sources confirm this. Look at this website for instance: http://www.efunda.com/designstandards/oring/oring_chemical.cfm?SC=none&SM=Buna-N (Nitrile)#chem
After doing a little bit of reading, I have come to this conclusion.
For silicone o-rings, you should not use petroleum or silicone products.
For Buna-N (aka Nitrile), you can use both petroleum and silicone products!
Please someone correct me if I have made a mistake! I sincerely dont want people to be misinformed. Contrary to what many people have said, silicone grease is not ok for all o-rings, and petroleum is not bad for all o-rings. Can we finally have clarification on this? Once again, I apologize for starting another thread on such a widely covered topic.
(https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/223544)
But some information really needs to be shared and confirmed!
At the end of my previous thread, I was directed to another thread (this one: https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/207116) he suggested using pure silicone grease. However; it is very important not to use silicone grease on silicone o-rings! Several sources confirm this. Look at this website for instance: http://www.efunda.com/designstandards/oring/oring_chemical.cfm?SC=none&SM=Buna-N (Nitrile)#chem
After doing a little bit of reading, I have come to this conclusion.
For silicone o-rings, you should not use petroleum or silicone products.
For Buna-N (aka Nitrile), you can use both petroleum and silicone products!
Please someone correct me if I have made a mistake! I sincerely dont want people to be misinformed. Contrary to what many people have said, silicone grease is not ok for all o-rings, and petroleum is not bad for all o-rings. Can we finally have clarification on this? Once again, I apologize for starting another thread on such a widely covered topic.