Virgin or extra virgin? ;^) Actually, that seems like the least likely to bother the rubber -
Interestingly, the Thetford oil says it has silicone to coat the rubber. Some time ago I bought a bucket of silicone grease because I thought it was the best lubricant for this and other things, like props, and since read of problems of silicone softening rubber, so, I don't know what to do! I guess I should just quit reading - Except then I would be eligible for jury duty . . . Bill Coleman C&C 39 From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Andrew Burton Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2013 9:07 AM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Wilcox-Crittenden (now Thetford) HeadMate head I've always just vegetable or olive oil. I suspect the effects are as long lasting as the purpose sold stuff. Andy C&C 40 Peregrine On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 8:59 AM, Knowles Rich <r...@sailpower.ca> wrote: Do have it over ice, or straight? RIch Knowles Indigo. LF38 Halifax NS On 2013-07-17, at 9:25, Robert Abbott <robertabb...@eastlink.ca> wrote: Bill: For the past 7 years, I put a few ounces of mineral oil in the head and pump it through every few weeks......keeps every thing working smooth. Bob Abbott AZURA C&C 32 - 84 Halifax, N.S. On 2013/07/16 7:44 PM, Bill Coleman wrote: I had read about using mineral oil as well, so I started using Baby oil and then read that that was a no-no. We as sailors are always trying to find the generic version of the marine grade that we know is ripping us off. I have the Skipper, and noticed that the pump has been feeling like it is galling, and was worried I may have compromised the rubber in the pump. I found Thetford head oil can be found in RV stores, (Cheaper) and I bought some and have been using that instead. It definitely feels like it is more lubricated with that stuff, but the effects don't last long. Bill Coleman C&C 39 <mime-attachment.gif> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of dre...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 3:45 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Subject: Re: Stus-List Wilcox-Crittenden (now Thetford) HeadMate head Hi,
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