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**wedivebc** · 10th June 2007, 05:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris)

Hi Ron
I have a question, why are you using Christolube on the DSV body.
I find this stuff to be truly crap and after a couple of months it goes hard crusty making the DSV stick and ever harder to turn.

Would it not be better to use Silicon Grease for this part of the service ?

Cheers
Chriso

The main reason for not using silicone is to prevent cross contamination with oxygen service parts. I have never had any trouble with christolube except it needs re-lubing every once in a while.

10th June 2007, 05:17	#5 (permalink)
wedivebc Dave Tomblin Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Inspiration Classic Sport Kiss Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Vancouver Island BC Canada Posts: 1,564	Re: Megalodon DSV servicing/rebuild Quote: (Originally Posted by Chris) Hi Ron I have a question, why are you using Christolube on the DSV body. I find this stuff to be truly crap and after a couple of months it goes hard crusty making the DSV stick and ever harder to turn. Would it not be better to use Silicon Grease for this part of the service ? Cheers Chriso The main reason for not using silicone is to prevent cross contamination with oxygen service parts. I have never had any trouble with christolube except it needs re-lubing every once in a while. __________________ Cheers, Dave.... Man is the only animal burdened with the knowledge he will eventually die
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