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Stop Simplus hose swivel from squeaking? - Russatrice - 02-04-2017 My new Simplus FFM squeaks, sometimes loudly, when the hose swivels. While the 360 degree swivel is a great idea, it's just plastic rubbing on plastic and is not always silent. (it also clicks, but I can live with that). I suppose oil is not a good idea in this case? I don't want any oily residue getting on the mask seals. Would that even help with plastic? The mask is really comfortable but this sound, for some reason, irks me even more than "face farts" (The straight vent also sucks, but that is more of a problem for hubby who gets air blasted down his neck, the poor guy). Any tips? RE: Stop Simplus hose swivel from squeaking? - Crimson Nape - 02-04-2017 You might try a small dab of USP mineral oil on the swivel. Dip the tip of a Q-tip in the mineral oil and touch it to several spots around the swivel ball. This is the only thing that I can think of that is inert and safe. RE: Stop Simplus hose swivel from squeaking? - woozie38 - 02-05-2017 Try a quick spay with food grade silicone pressure pak and allow to dry before using. RE: Stop Simplus hose swivel from squeaking? - Russatrice - 02-05-2017 Thanks for the tips! Something like this, Geoff? What kind of store would sell this or does it have to be ordered online? I've never seen this or heard of it before, just googled it and found this: ----- [commercial link removed - instead, please do a Google search for "Jax Dry Glide Silicone Food Grade H1"] -----
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RE: Stop Simplus hose swivel from squeaking? - woozie38 - 02-05-2017 (02-05-2017, 10:20 PM)Russatrice Wrote: Thanks for the tips! RE: Stop Simplus hose swivel from squeaking? - Russatrice - 02-06-2017 Thanks Geoff, sounds like something handy to have around the home and business, and sorry, Mods, I should've known better. RE: Stop Simplus hose swivel from squeaking? - woozie38 - 02-06-2017 (02-06-2017, 12:28 AM)Russatrice Wrote: Thanks Geoff, sounds like something handy to have around the home and business, Well yes it is, I use it for m y lubrication tasks, but it's not very effective as a lubricant on metal parts, but for non metals its good. RE: Stop Simplus hose swivel from squeaking? - PaytonA - 02-06-2017 (02-04-2017, 10:16 PM)Russatrice Wrote: (The straight vent also sucks, but that is more of a problem for hubby who gets air blasted down his neck, the poor guy). I saw you grinning when you wrote that! |