I tried mineral oil (once) last year - it resulted in exactly the situation that Andy predicted; floating on top of the liquid and causing anaerobic bacteria to thrive and develop... The marine lube solutions seem to be best and don't seem to affect the nitrate-based deodorizing solutions that promote aerobic (less smelly) bacteria growth.
Tim Mojito C&C 35-3 Branford, CT On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 12:28 PM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I used to use olive oil, but my feeling now is that would leave a film on > top of the liquid in the holding tank, preventing air from getting at it, > which would result on a foul odor. > Perhaps one of the dedicated head lubes would be the ticket. > > Andy > C&C 40 > Peregrine > > On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 12:21 PM, Alex Giannelia via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> So, how is the Jabsco head lubricated? Just toss Crisco in the bowl and >> flush? Mine was out of use for a while and appears to work, but squeaks a >> bit and feels stiff. >> >> >> >> Thanks, >> >> >> >> >> Alex Giannelia >> >> a...@airsensing.com >> >> (416) 203-9858 >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > > > -- > Andrew Burton > 61 W Narragansett Ave > Newport, RI > USA 02840 > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > phone +401 965 5260 > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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