KY Jelly its also good for getting wiring grommets in cars.
Edit
Also put a slight chamfer on the end of the pipe you are sliding through.
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| Author: | bentaz [ Jul 4th, '14, 19:57 ] |
| Post subject: | Uni-seal lube? |
Sorry if this has been covered somewhere, I tried the search bar but didn't turn up anything. what is a good fish safe lube to use to lube up a Uni-seal so I can slide a standpipe through it. cheers Ben |
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| Author: | blind freddie [ Jul 4th, '14, 20:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uni-seal lube? |
A bit of soap / detergent works well and rinses off nice and clean. |
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| Author: | Ryan [ Jul 4th, '14, 20:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uni-seal lube? |
I drench the pipe and uniseal in rubbing alcohol. You have limited time so put a mark on the standpipe to let you know when you are at the correct height. Once you get it started, keep going until you hit your mark. Good luck! |
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| Author: | bentaz [ Jul 4th, '14, 20:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uni-seal lube? |
thanks guys |
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| Author: | Dave Donley [ Jul 4th, '14, 22:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uni-seal lube? |
Window cleaner |
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| Author: | arbe [ Jul 5th, '14, 07:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uni-seal lube? |
Boiling water will soften the pipe (you may need to cut a bit off once its through). Some detergent or window cleaner will help as well (just rince it off when done). Also using a t piece on the end you are pushing will allow you to get a better grip on the pipe. |
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| Author: | Colum Black-Byron [ Jul 5th, '14, 07:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uni-seal lube? |
I used a food safe orange oil. It's used to oil chopping board. Worked like a treat, and gave me plenty of time to work it. I had it lying around from a previous project. |
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| Author: | Sleepe [ Jul 5th, '14, 08:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uni-seal lube? |
KY Jelly its also good for getting wiring grommets in cars. Edit Also put a slight chamfer on the end of the pipe you are sliding through. |
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| Author: | jayendra [ Jul 5th, '14, 20:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uni-seal lube? |
Muscles;) wiggle it a little and put a T piece on the end Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | scotty435 [ Jul 5th, '14, 21:01 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uni-seal lube? |
Bevel the end and coat with dish washing liquid. The only ones that have ever taken any real effort are the 4" uniseals. |
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| Author: | bentaz [ Jul 6th, '14, 18:46 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uni-seal lube? |
ok then, KY, soapy water, windex and a T-piece it is! thanks guys |
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| Author: | bcotton [ Jul 7th, '14, 12:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Uni-seal lube? |
Dave Donley wrote: Window cleaner I use this, 100% ammonia. |
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