The_Penguin Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Just curious. I have to replace the neck jet and waterfall valves, one of which I just replaced last year. Would lubing the O rings help at all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 I have never used lube. I like to go in dry 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cranbiz Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Stopcock grease works well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Penguin Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 OK, I picked up 2 replacements at the local Arctic dealer. Another $12.00 into the money pit Replaced them. The waterfall one works fine. The neck jet one worked once. Turned it on, turned it off. There was still a bit of flow, so I turned it a bit more off. It wasn't stiff, and I didn't go caveman on it, and.... SNAP! Clearly these things have a weak point, as all 4 times they've broken, it's exactly in the same spot. Wondering if A. this is a specific Arctic part, or if it's generic? B. Is there a better quality part out there somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, cranbiz said: Stopcock grease Do NOT google that...lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianSpaTech Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 2 minutes ago, The_Penguin said: It wasn't stiff should have used Stopcock grease on it...lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Penguin Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 minute ago, CanadianSpaTech said: should have used Stopcock grease on it...lol That's what she said. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cusser Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 I use silicone-based or teflon-based lube on my pool and spa. Like Aladdin Magic Lube https://www.doheny.com/aladdin-magic-lube?mrkgadid=1&mrkgen=gpla&mrkgbflag=0&mrkgcat=generalpoolsupplies&&acctid=21700000001664618&dskeywordid=92700050254928026&lid=92700050254928026&ds_s_kwgid=58700005501472331&ds_s_inventory_feed_id=97700000007570802&dsproductgroupid=412398997093&product_id=1185&merchid=45111&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid={product_store_id}&device=c&network=g&matchtype=&locationid={loc_phyiscal_ms}&creative=251202707236&targetid=pla-412398997093&campaignid=1060044399&adgroupid=52343884992&gclid=CjwKCAjwpJWoBhA8EiwAHZFzfsQ-0MHRQEZwxJmIKuuDNTMeCbzxwSq2ZqDenZwrlDhwbmcZ_t7olRoCNmoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds or Super Lube https://www.harborfreight.com/85-gram-super-lube-grease-cartridge-93744.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12144811130&campaignid=12144811130&utm_content=117789309758&adsetid=117789309758&product=93744&store=&gclid=CjwKCAjwpJWoBhA8EiwAHZFzfohn1oMcZFJS4CMbHdTNCa23k949-zDMqxwVzgepxzcVnThyUdqK-xoCcEAQAvD_BwE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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