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08/05/2007, 02:44 PM
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Is silicon grease toxic to reef tanks?
Following the instructions for the Kent Phos Reactor, I just tried using silicon grease on the o-ring...
Anyone know if silicon grease is toxic to reef inhabitants? There were no warnings on the documentation about this, but I washed my hands really well afterwards. I assume there is some reason why there is "aquarium-safe" silicone and wonder if this gel might have the same issue. -tE |
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#2
08/05/2007, 03:58 PM
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Food safe silicone grease will be fine to use for things like o-rings.
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#3
08/05/2007, 05:31 PM
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This silicon grease came with an underwater camera I use when I'm snorkeling... It says "Do Not Eat" on it and doesn't say more than that... probably the wrong type, huh?
-tE |
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#4
08/05/2007, 05:34 PM
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btw - any idea where to buy food safe silicon grease!?
is this what i'm looking for? http://www.refrig.com/siliconegrease.html -tE |
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#5
08/05/2007, 06:53 PM
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Quote:
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#6
08/06/2007, 06:58 AM
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Home Deopt, Lowes, Ace Hardware, etc should all have it in the plumbing department. The stuff you used is likely the same.
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#7
08/06/2007, 07:47 AM
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pentair aquatics/lifegaurd makes a silicone lube. you can also get safe teflon lube at a pool/spa supply store under 'magic lube' or 'jack's 327'.
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#8
08/06/2007, 07:52 AM
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Doh! Never even thought about pool and spa suppliers.
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#9
08/06/2007, 09:53 AM
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awesome. thanks everyone!
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#10
08/06/2007, 10:07 AM
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Homebrew shop
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#11
08/06/2007, 10:35 AM
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adult toy store?
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#13
08/06/2007, 12:39 PM
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Yeah most likely, but it was worth posting
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#14
08/06/2007, 07:32 PM
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Made me simle hehe
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