Just what the doctor ordered
"Used this lube on all my o-rings. Really helps them stay in tip-top condition."
Silicone Lubricant 42561 1 Gram Pouch for O-Rings
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Silicone Lubricant 42561 1 Gram Pouch for O-Rings
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Part Number:
42561
Alt Part Number:
1013501
92000
Food grade silicone lubricant allows easy installation of O-rings while preventing damage and leaks.
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Description
O-rings, gaskets and seals are easier to install if they are properly lubricated. This packet of lubricant is enough for a dozen small O-rings or seals.
This Item Fits These Select Systems
- 1240 : E
- 1240 : M and Pro
- 3VTFC50G (1240102-00)
- 4VTFC09G (1240200-00)
- 4VTFC25G (1240201-00)
- 4VTFC25G-PB (1240301-00)
- 4VTFC50G (1240202-00)
- 4VTFC50G-PB (1240302-00)
- 4VTFC75G (1240203-00)
- 4VTFC75G-PB (1240303-00)
- 4VTFC9G-PB (1240300-00)
- CTA-14D
- CTA-14S
- TFC-25D
- TFC-25S
- TFC-300
- TFC-335
- TFC-400
- TFC-400-ESP
- TFC-435
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 11 reviews.
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Just what the doctor ordered
"Used this lube on all my o-rings. Really helps them stay in tip-top condition."
O-ring lubricant.
"Simplifies filter installation well."
Silicone Lubricant
"This lubricant in the little pouch is very easy to use. Better than dipping your finger in a container."
Silicone…does what it’s supposed to
"Silicone…does what it’s supposed to do."
Recommend lubricant
"Glad ESP Water Products carried this product. Really needed it after cleaning RO system parts."
Seriously, this Silicone Lubricant is DA BOMB!
"This is the stuff they use on aircraft carriers to help planes slide along the tarmac faster to take off. This is the stuff they use on bowling alleys to make them nice and shiny slippery - one 1-Gram pouch per lane, baby! I mean, the O-rings in your water filtration system? Pfft. Walk in the park for this Silicone Lubricant. This is the stuff they used to launch the Apollo spacecraft back in the day - your under-sink 5-filter system ain't nothing to this lube. So what's it gonna be? Are you a luber? Or a loser?"
A must have!
"The silicone lubricant goes a long way and is more than enough for the three black gaskets on our six stage under-sink reverse osmosis water treatment system. Keeps gaskets performing as expected at a more than reasonable cost."
Keeps the O-rings in the
"Keeps the O-rings in the filter housing flexible and in good shape"
Small quantity goes a long way
"Seems a bit expensive for the amount you get, but you only need a tiny bit for one ring. Good value compare to similar brands."
Silicone Lubricant Works Perfectly
"I had some leaking O-rings in my 3-stage charcoal water filter system. With the simple application of this lubricant via a Q-tip the O-rings perfectly sealed the connection and the leak was stopped immediately. Great product!"
Q&A
Q:
What is silicone lubricant 42561 used for?
A:
It helps O-rings, gaskets, and seals seat without twisting or pinching during filter and RO system maintenance.
Q:
How much lubricant is in one pouch?
A:
The pouch contains 1 gram, which is generally enough for about a dozen small O-rings or seals when applied as a very thin film.
Q:
Which equipment does the catalog associate with 42561?
A:
The catalog lists O-RINGS, 1240 : E, 1240 : M and Pro, 3VTFC50G (1240102-00), 4VTFC09G (1240200-00), 4VTFC25G (1240201-00), 4VTFC25G-PB (1240301-00), 4VTFC50G (1240202-00), 4VTFC50G-PB (1240302-00), 4VTFC75G (1240203-00), 4VTFC75G-PB (1240303-00), 4VTFC9G-PB (1240300-00), CTA-14D, CTA-14S, TFC-25D, TFC-25S, TFC-300, TFC-335, TFC-400, TFC-400-ESP, TFC-435. Check the exact model or part number on the existing equipment before ordering silicone lubricant 42561.
Q:
How much lubricant should I apply?
A:
Use only enough to leave a light, even sheen on the seal. Excess lubricant can attract debris and make installation messy.
Q:
Can I use petroleum jelly instead?
A:
No. Use food-grade silicone lubricant intended for water-treatment seals. Petroleum-based products can damage some elastomers and should not be substituted.
Q:
Will lubricant repair a damaged O-ring?
A:
No. Replace an O-ring that is cut, flattened, stretched, brittle, or swollen. Lubricant helps a sound seal seat correctly but does not restore damaged material.
