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      05-14-2017, 07:52 PM   #22
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Originally Posted by fe1rx View Post
I didn't replace the O-rings. I lubricated them with Dow Corning DC4 Dielectric Grease. Petroleum based lubricants are a no-no, although counter to this rule I have used vaseline in the past. DC4 is a silicone-based grease and so seems like a better choice, and I had it on hand. Any silicone grease would probably work just as well. This question does seem to produce a very wide range of opinions on the internet ...
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