Lubricating 2217 o ring

jaws7777

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Is it ok to use regular vasoline ?

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Many people do use petroleum jelly, but I've heard that pj does slowly break down o-ring material
 

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What lubricant would be best that would harm bb

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Only use silicon oil for Eheim o-rings.
Petroleum-based lubricants can compromise the rubber and lead to leaks.

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Thanks
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