Remote Drain Plug Seal Lubrication

[bombercraw]

Any ideas on what should be used to lubricate the remote drain plug seal? Mine is not leaking but I have found that it doesn't want to actuate as easy as it did when it was new and I think the seal needs to be lubricated.

[jimsch]

Some say electrical silicone, I've used olive oil with good results as silicone seemed to attract more road grime.

[fly by night]

Go to a swimming pool supply store and it comes in a tube, specifically designed to be used in/around water. I have had great results with it.

[bombercraw]

Go to a swimming pool supply store and it comes in a tube, specifically designed to be used in/around water. I have had great results with it.

I actually have some of that stuff already as we have a pool. It's called magic lube. Really thick stuff and I wasn't sure if it was too thick or not. I'll give that a try.

[BassnChris]

I use this from Amazon:

Dow Corning Molykote 111 Oring / Valve Lubricant / Sealant, 1oz (Repackaged for Smaller Applications), Water Resistant Lubricant, Food Grade Lubricant, Dow 111 https://a.co/d/62wvM15

[bombercraw]

I use this from Amazon:

Dow Corning Molykote 111 Oring / Valve Lubricant / Sealant, 1oz (Repackaged for Smaller Applications), Water Resistant Lubricant, Food Grade Lubricant, Dow 111 https://a.co/d/62wvM15

Thanks.

[Squire]

flowrite sells molykote 55 o ring lube - https://store.flow-rite.com/tube-of-...5md-00123.html

[bombercraw]

flowrite sells molykote 55 o ring lube - https://store.flow-rite.com/tube-of-...5md-00123.html

Thanks. Wow, that stuff is pricey in the larger quantities isn't it?

[Menacer]

You can get o ring lube for faucets at Depot or Lowes. Don't use regular grease it will make the o ring swell.

[vin059]

got a small tube of waterproof silicone grease on amazon for like $4.00 bucks....

[1PairOfChoppers]

I prefer to use cooking oil in a squirt bottle. Lasts for a few trips and reapply. Crisco may last a little longer than oil. Main point is vegetable oil is better for the water than petroleum based oils.