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So, finely I found a small double action pump that I can
have on me to top off the tube when I need.
My question is- There is a large silicon looking "O" ring
inside that seals the pumping arm against the inside
wall of the pumping chamber. What can I use to lublicate the "O'' ring to keep it in good shape.
Peter
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[cool][#0000ff]Most hardware stores or plumbing supply outlets have small tubes of silicone lube or rubber lube. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Don't use petroleum based products.[/#0000ff]
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[quote TubeDude][cool][#0000ff]Most hardware stores or plumbing supply outlets have small tubes of silicone lube or rubber lube. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Don't use petroleum based products.[/#0000ff][/quote]
Ok, silicone lube it is.
Now, it looks like the "vent" flaps inside are made
of paper maybe. Is that possible? Sould I try to keep
that pump out of water or moisture?It was really cheap
like $3.99 + shipping .I just dont want it to feil when I need it the most...........
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[cool][#0000ff]At the price you paid, you can't expect all working parts to be precious metals. But, it should work as an emergency backup pump.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Best to keep it dry. Keep it in a dry bag or at least a twisted and tied plastic bag. If it gets wet, it will probably be okay after drying out. But, best not to test it.[/#0000ff]
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I just keep learning from this forum.
I have been using my double action hand pump a lot for the last couple years and it is lubed with vasoline. (gulp) I've got by fine but will clean it out and relube before the "O" ring rots out.
Thanks Tube Dude, Illinoisgiller
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[quote TubeDude][cool][#0000ff]At the price you paid, you can't expect all working parts to be precious metals. But, it should work as an emergency backup pump.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Best to keep it dry. Keep it in a dry bag or at least a twisted and tied plastic bag. If it gets wet, it will probably be okay after drying out. But, best not to test it.[/#0000ff][/quote]
Ok, sounds good TD. I will try to keep it dry. Maybe couple of plastic bags. I still will be using my big pump
for normal filling of the tube. That little (black) pump
is just for top off on the water or when Im at the "other"
side of the lake.
Thank you TD.
Peter
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[cool][#0000ff]You probably don't have to worry about Vaseline. It is pretty much "neutral", without petroleum distillates or solvents. Some lubricants can be aggressive on rubber products, especially if they are designed to cut rust and corrosion.[/#0000ff]
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Pontoon, what?! You work for these guys or what? Second post with reference to this outfit.
Why mot just blow your boat up by mouth...it is like the bag. Then you could skip this bag pump.
If you are considering the presser you can get from SQUEEZING this bag, "I" would think a little hand pump would be much easier and require less strength, but just my opinion.
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My Exped Downmat sleeping pad uses a similar bag contraption to both inflate the mat and store the mat in. It works great. I imaging this larger one would be pretty awkward to handle though.
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[quote TubeDude][cool][#0000ff]You probably don't have to worry about Vaseline. It is pretty much "neutral", without petroleum distillates or solvents. Some lubricants can be aggressive on rubber products, especially if they are designed to cut rust and corrosion.[/#0000ff][/quote]
The problem with Vaseline would likely be that when the temperature dips it becomes very stiff and may render the pump unusable in cold weather. [cool]
I remember a guy who lubed his reels with Vaseline and later that fall wondered why his spinning reels would no longer easily spin. D'oh![pirate]
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Heck, I thought it was bad VooDoo to put Vaseline on rubber - period.
Or Petroleum on petroleum.
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