Frame pump piston lube?
07-09-08, 04:58 PM
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Frame pump piston lube?
My old Zefal frame pump is in need of internal cleaning and re-lubing. What kind of lube do you suggest? it has a rubber piston, I guess made of neoprene? (not sure).
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07-09-08, 08:48 PM
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I'd try silicone grease. It's a good seal and won't attack any form of rubber or plastic (including the inside of the tube). You should be able to get a small container at any hardware store with a decent plumbing department as it is used to lube O-rings.
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