Sluggish Primer On Filter

[julia298]

I bought this silicone grease off ebay to get the primer on the filter priming again. I used vaseline last time and its left a horrible coating on the water surface. So dont want to do that again & didn't want to pay ehaim prices for a tiny packet so i bought some of this.

The grease is called Aqau-sil O ring grease. It says in the info "UK Water Byelaws approved silicone grease for long term lubrication of bearings, slides & valves operating in potable water environments."

Advice appreciated
Thanks

Julia

 

[smegforbrains]

Can you not just remove the silicone rubber diaphragm and soak it in hot water to soften it and then mould it back into shape?

 

[julia298]

Can you not just remove the silicone rubber diaphragm and soak it in hot water to soften it and then mould it back into shape?

I dont think anythings lost its shape, it just needs some lubrication.

 

[Rooster]

Yes... its safe