Lubricate the oring of the 1720 Pelican Case

Bruno Almeida · Post by **Bruno Almeida** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:16 am

Hi,

Can i use the product of the picture below to lubricate the oring of the 1720 Pelican Case ?

Whit other produtcs can i use ?

The case is stored in a place with a lot umidity.

How often should i do it in this case ?

Thank you.

David Levene · Post by **David Levene** » Mon Apr 21, 2014 7:41 am

According to the Pelican support page you should only use silicon grease based lubricants.

Andre · Post by **Andre** » Tue Apr 22, 2014 8:14 pm

Super Lube is petroleum based so it will eat rubber. Use silicone grease or silicone spray.
But keep in mind you should replace the O ring every year or so if you want to make sure water doesn't get in there.

Bruno Almeida · Post by **Bruno Almeida** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 4:59 am

What about the VFG Lupus Oil with PTFE / Teflon ?

Thank you.

ghostrip · Post by **ghostrip** » Wed Apr 23, 2014 6:11 am

i believe feinwerkbau white grease is silicon based. or you could go to your nearest shop for diving equipment and get high quality silicon grease they use on o-rings.

Chris__Colorado · Post by **Chris__Colorado** » Fri Apr 25, 2014 9:05 pm

A very expensive alternative is Krytox GPL 105.
It works great on airgun seals, convertible car top seals, and cub scout pine box derby axles.
One small 1 ounce bottle will last a lifetime
http://www.amazon.com/DuPont-Krytox-Lub ... B0096VV9ZE

But the best economical answers have been already suggested, any silicone based lubricant will work. Dive shop sourced silicone lubricants will guarantee no petroleum content. (Because high pressure air plus petroleum = boom)

Chris