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dried out rubber hoses
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Post# 822322   5/6/2015 at 22:21 (3,249 days old) by ladyk (Tacoma)        

I read about restoring dried out rubber by spraying it with silicone lubricant then sealing it up for a few days. Tried it. It works if the rubber hasn't cracked and too far gone. Soaked my bleach dispenser hose in silicone for 3 days. It softened up like new. Anyone else tried this?




Post# 822358 , Reply# 1   5/7/2015 at 07:30 (3,249 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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I haven't but I will!  Thanks for the tip!


Post# 822477 , Reply# 2   5/7/2015 at 17:28 (3,248 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions)        

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I probably wouldn't trust any hose that was that bad.


Post# 822485 , Reply# 3   5/7/2015 at 18:31 (3,248 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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For many years, whenever I've had a stiff hard hose I've reached for the silicone lube to massage it well.  This method has never failed to provide the desired satisfying results.

 

(Not ducking or running -- just saying)


Post# 822536 , Reply# 4   5/8/2015 at 07:24 (3,248 days old) by turquoisedude (.)        

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Thanks for that... I just sprayed coffee all over my keyboard.... LOL


Post# 822562 , Reply# 5   5/8/2015 at 10:15 (3,247 days old) by bajaespuma (Connecticut)        
For stiffness lasting over 4 hours.,.

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Could any of you give an example of "Silicone Lubricant"? A brand maybe? I'm being serious here.


Post# 822580 , Reply# 6   5/8/2015 at 11:58 (3,247 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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Auto parts and hardware stores carry aerosol cans of silicone based lube.  It would be in the same area with WD-40 and the like.


Post# 822591 , Reply# 7   5/8/2015 at 15:16 (3,247 days old) by christfr (st louis mo)        

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I have bad luck with hard hoses, if I don't have anything close in the junk box ill take them to the local auto parts store and see if they can get a close match and retro fit it into the machine, I hate water leaks

Post# 822627 , Reply# 8   5/8/2015 at 23:02 (3,247 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)        

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"For many years, whenever I've had a stiff hard hose I've reached for the silicone lube to massage it well.  This method has never failed to provide the desired satisfying results."

 

Well Ralph, I'd definitely like to see a video of your technique.  I'm intrigued.


Post# 822629 , Reply# 9   5/8/2015 at 23:12 (3,247 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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LOL Louie!

 

You might need to keep your smelling salts handy . . .  ;-)


Post# 822634 , Reply# 10   5/9/2015 at 00:23 (3,247 days old) by Ultramatic (New York City)        

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Oh I'm a big boy..I think I can take it... ;)



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