Cooker Hose

[esra_ptrap]

I moved the cooker out today to clean behind it (and retrieve all the cats toys which had gathered behind it).

Had to disconnect the hose from the self-sealing coupling and dropped it on the floor getting it covered in dust ... Aaaargh.

Cleaned it prior to re-connecting but I noticed that it had been lubricated with some kind of grease (dust sticks to it a treat ).

I would like to re-grease it as it is obviously there for a reason ... What type of grease should I buy?

Thanks

 

[kevplumb]

it's there to make it easier to plug in it's a secret formula developed by gas fitter's over the year's

on the other hand a smear of vaseline will suffice (ohhhh errr madam)

 

[esra_ptrap]

Thanks Kev, I'll go and mug me old Dad as he probably uses it on his hair

 

[kevplumb]

that's brylcream

 

[esra_ptrap]

You don't know me old dad

 

[Slugbabydotcom]

Strictly speaking it should be silicone grease.
Vaseline aka petroleum jelly is made from a fraction of mineral oil as is the neoprene ring you have in there so it can degrade the seal.
If you want to cheat try lard, margerine or vegetable oil unless of course someone else knows a reason why you cant cheat!!

 

[kevplumb]

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