Hi guys,
I'm in the midst of setting up a new tank. Yahoooooo!
I have an Eheim 2080 (1200XL) and it has been sitting in my store room empty for the past 1 year plus and now I would like to use it for my new setup.
Planning to lubricate the locking lever mechanisms, gaskets and O rings. However, getting Eheim's water neutral maintenance spray in my country (Singapore) is tough.
I did manage to find it on ebay (where else?) but the shipping will cost me more than the price of the spray.
I came across forum threads where using normal (unscented) vaseline is recommended but at the same time other members in the thread cautioned on the effect vaseline may have on the O rings.
It would be most useful if fellow members here can share their thoughts and experiences on this.
Will the O rings and gaskets deteriorate over a period of time when vaseline is used?
Are there are other types of lubricants that are rubber safe and fish safe?
Thank you very much and Cheers.
I'm in the midst of setting up a new tank. Yahoooooo!
I have an Eheim 2080 (1200XL) and it has been sitting in my store room empty for the past 1 year plus and now I would like to use it for my new setup.
Planning to lubricate the locking lever mechanisms, gaskets and O rings. However, getting Eheim's water neutral maintenance spray in my country (Singapore) is tough.
I did manage to find it on ebay (where else?) but the shipping will cost me more than the price of the spray.
I came across forum threads where using normal (unscented) vaseline is recommended but at the same time other members in the thread cautioned on the effect vaseline may have on the O rings.
It would be most useful if fellow members here can share their thoughts and experiences on this.
Will the O rings and gaskets deteriorate over a period of time when vaseline is used?
Are there are other types of lubricants that are rubber safe and fish safe?
Thank you very much and Cheers.