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06-21-2017, 09:09 AM
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For you semi squeamish people, a quick spray of WD-40 will do the same thing.
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06-21-2017, 12:09 PM
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Actually, I think it will do the opposite... as it will deteriorate the rubber over time. So if the rubber is already drying out and becoming brittle, it will lube it up in the short term, but will make it worse long term. Plus, the peanut butter can fill in cracks in the rubber for a bit whereas WD-40 won't.
Just my thoughts. I know it will ruin a paintball gun by damaging the seals.
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Originally Posted by luvlabs
For you semi squeamish people, a quick spray of WD-40 will do the same thing.
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06-21-2017, 02:57 PM
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Peanut butter, Jelly and old rubber seal flakes, Yummmmm
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06-22-2017, 07:41 AM
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Just keep the dog from taking a drink and all is good
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06-22-2017, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by IFlyABus
But what do you do in the mean time? Why, you wipe a nice-sized glob of peanut butter around the edge of the flush ball, of course! (Shouldn't have to say it, but I will... do NOT use crunchy peanut butter!)
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There is a product called plumbers grease that probably would work better. Also, you can use a Q-tip to apply it.
https://www.amazon.com/Rectorseal-50.../dp/B008A3UAZ4
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06-22-2017, 08:32 AM
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Good idea but Vaseline works better and is waterproof.
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06-22-2017, 04:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dickschaak
Good idea but Vaseline works better and is waterproof.
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Vaseline would be a bad idea as that is petroleum based and can rot some rubber formulations.
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06-22-2017, 05:20 PM
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Any perticular peanut butter brand is best?
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06-22-2017, 11:00 PM
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Quote:
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Any perticular peanut butter brand is best?
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Now you've done it! Started a peanut butter war! 
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06-22-2017, 11:19 PM
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06-23-2017, 07:59 AM
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I heard Jiffy works faster! In a jiffy.
Skippy might not spread evenly. Prone to skipping.
All I got!
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06-23-2017, 08:36 AM
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If your seal is leaking, it is because it has shrunk. WD40, plumbers grease, peanut butter, vaseline, etc. all cause the seal to swell slightly and stop the leaking. Spray or smear away fellow RVers.
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06-23-2017, 08:45 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by luvlabs
If your seal is leaking, it is because it has shrunk. WD40, plumbers grease, peanut butter, vaseline, etc. all cause the seal to swell slightly and stop the leaking. Spray or smear away fellow RVers.
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Personally I would not use WD40, or vaseline or any other product with petroleum distillates. Anyone who has ever seen an oil contaminated brake system will understand why. Not sure the problem is shrinkage as much as its dried out and gotten stiff. Plumbers grease is designed to work with rubber. I can't believe peanut oil could be harmful to rubber, so its probably ok to use. I would think a thick grease like Silglyde might work well too. just mho. 
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06-23-2017, 10:00 AM
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I've used the olive oil. It works!
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