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06-27-2012, 11:11 AM
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My new filter seals just arrived. Can I lube them with petroleum jelly? More specifically, its for the impeller housing.
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06-27-2012, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by christine2012
My new filter seals just arrived. Can I lube them with petroleum jelly? More specifically, its for the impeller housing.
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I wouldn't think that oil (petroleum product) and water mix well.
I believe most filter seal lubricants are silicone based, not petroleum based, but I am willing to stand corrected.
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06-27-2012, 11:22 AM
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I was thinking that as well. I have seen on other forums people who recommended this as a lube, but I wanted to check here first.  thanks
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06-27-2012, 12:32 PM
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Anybody else?
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06-27-2012, 12:59 PM
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I use petroleum jelly on my Fluval 305 seals. This is in a freshwater tank and I havent had any issues with contaminating the water. Just make sure you keep it at a thin film. If you take it apart later you will find that it has turned a milky color. Just wipe it away with a paper towel and recoat when you get ready to seal it back up. This has worked for me for the past year.
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06-29-2012, 12:41 PM
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I've used petroleum jelly on bulkhead fitting without any problems. Also I've used it on the seals to my ro unit which is recommended by the manufacturer so I don't think you can go wrong using it.
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06-29-2012, 02:07 PM
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It turns out that this is highly debated among fish keepers. Some say petroleum swells rubber, but it looks like the majority use it with great success. I used it. So far so good!
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06-29-2012, 02:09 PM
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I use petroleum jelly on my Fluval 305 seals. This is in a freshwater tank and I havent had any issues with contaminating the water. Just make sure you keep it at a thin film. If you take it apart later you will find that it has turned a milky color. Just wipe it away with a paper towel and recoat when you get ready to seal it back up. This has worked for me for the past year.
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Have you had any issues with the seals getting weak after time? I guess some say that it can deteriorate your seals. I have some extra seals, so I just went ahead and used it as like a trial.
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06-30-2012, 08:11 AM
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I use Vaseline on my Eheim canister seals and have never had problem.
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06-30-2012, 08:19 AM
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I use Vaseline on my Eheim canister seals and have never had problem.
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Thanks
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