Originally Posted by
easyupbug
I would be careful with this one. I am not sure what "faucet grease" you are referring to but today most faucets use o-rings which take a silicone lube which lubes the surface of the ring and in some cases slightly expand the ring for a better seal, it is not bearing grease.
The "faucet grease" or "plumber's grease" isn't silicone, but a petroleum-based grease that resists water more effectively than other petro-based greases that don't cost nearly as much. I was just speculating that it is the same or similar to marine grease. I've only used it on actual faucets (the ones that still use rubber washers and threaded brass stems). For bike hubs, I'm happy with automotive wheel bearing grease.