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Old 01-19-2024, 03:42 AM   #1
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Newly commisioned plumbing/toilet
Just finished upgrades on our plumbing system after installing new wetbay componants.


Have a thetford toilet and the flap is sticking


What do you use to lube the flap??
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I've used Vaseline.
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Syl Glyde. Silicone grease.
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Plumbers grease
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Vaseline is a petroleum-based product.

I'm alway leery of using those on plastics/seals/rubber.

Plumber's grease (AKA silicone grease or dielectric grease) are my goto.
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Silicone grease, or whats called for in the owners manual
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