Where can I get O2 compatible grease?

[David Pye]

I'm just finishing replacing all the components in the pillar valves on my manifold because the previous ones were knackered, and I'm after some O2-compatible grease to lube them with.

Can anyone recommend me a cheap supplier? I don't need a giant tube, just enough for a pair of pillar valves (and a bit spare, I suppose!).

Also, do I lube:

The O-rings only
The O-rings and the threads on the brass valve slug
The O-rings, slug threads and the threads on the spindle

Advice much appreciated

Cheers,

David

[Martin Owen]

I got mine from this guy in USA
eBay.co.uk: CHRISTO-LUBE 129 1/2 OZ. NITROX O2 REGULATOR 112-2 (item 280067523132 end time 13-Jan-07 01:32:45 GMT)

Took about 4 days to arrive IIRC, does small & larger sizes too, was much cheaper than UK prices when i priced it up

HTH

[Tricky]

Available from NikNaks, although it might be cheaper to get it from the States. I have seen at least one UK-based source on eBay (other than Phill).

[Woz]

divex.co.uk sell proper lube in proper tubes. AP Valves sell little pots too as so Divers Whorehouse.

[David Pye]

Cool, thanks for that, guys - I've bought the one on the eBay auction, and will be awaiting its' arrival.

Could anyone just clarify quickly for me what exactly needs lubing?

[Tricky]

Originally Posted by David Pye

Could anyone just clarify quickly for me what exactly needs lubing?

That depends on where you're chafing

[iain/hsm]

Originally Posted by Martin Owen

I got mine from this guy in USA
eBay.co.uk: CHRISTO-LUBE 129 1/2 OZ. NITROX O2 REGULATOR 112-2 (item 280067523132 end time 13-Jan-07 01:32:45 GMT)
Took about 4 days to arrive IIRC, does small & larger sizes too, was much cheaper than UK prices when i priced it up

HTH

I can print labels like that on my HP printer, However its the manf address date of manf and batch number I would like to see on that label.
E bay special....yer right.

[Tricky]

I've bought other diving-related products from that seller in the past. Delivery times were good, and although I can't guarantee the authenticity of the lube, I'd be inclined to believe it's what it says it is on the pot.

[Woz]

I'd give everything a lube. Not gobs of the stuff, just enough on the O rings to shine them up. Maybe a bit more on the seat threads as they see alot of movement.

[David Pye]

Originally Posted by iain/hsm

I can print labels like that on my HP printer, However its the manf address date of manf and batch number I would like to see on that label.
E bay special....yer right.

It's possible, perhaps, that he's got one of the huge Christolube tubes, and is merrily decanting it into little pots (complete with HP printer label!) and selling em? Then again, I'm trying to give him the benefit of the doubt as I just bought it!