What are you paying for Viton O-Rings?

[fjpatrum]

So I just ordered a passle of Viton O-rings through my shop along with a few other parts. 60 o-rings in various sizes (I wanted to have a good stash of spares) a couple of soft seats a couple of exhaust valves and a diaphragm. Total cost: $140+.

I didn't have the prices when I made the order (special Trident order through my LDS) and I just went ahead and ordered everything understanding the shop would put the order in and then give me a final price. Now, that might be stupid on my part but I generally trust and like this shop. I was afraid I might get a serious markup on the gear but I was more concerned about getting it ordered and delivered locally and I like using the shop when it's reasonable to do so.

I'm thinking this situation might not have been reasonable, however. That said, I have no idea how much Viton O-rings generally run but I can't imagine them being $1 or more each. (I still haven't popped in to get an itemized receipt so that's just an estimate.)

I won't need to buy any more for quite a while but when I do, I'm pretty sure I'll be buying from Mcmaster Carr or some other such place. I just need to figure out the correct part numbers.

How much do you folks pay for viton o-rings?

 

[Jim Lapenta]

I get mine through jet gasket. Last time I got them for the HP spool they were $6.00 and $1.00 postage. For a hundred. That's why I include a spare set with every reg I sell where the seller also orders a pressure gauge. Just a little extra something that costs me very little but may save someone's dive day or trip.

 

[fjpatrum]

Yeah I knew I was going to pay too much, I just didn't really expect it to be "that much too much", if you know what I mean. I did order 6 different sizes, but that price doesn't make any sense to me.

 

[Couv]

My latest order from O-rings, Inc. The only item I found high was the metric o-rings. I thought I'd give the 2 MM X 1 MM V75 o-rings a try in place of the 2.2mm X 1.0mm......I haven't evaluated them yet. Also want to try a few V90 -003 in place of the normal V75

M83248/1 = V75 M83248/2 = v90

I get aviation grade FKM just because.

Products
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20 x M83248/1-003 (1/16 ID X 3/16 OD X 1/16 W) () = $0.80
21 x M83248/1-011 (5/16 ID X 7/16 OD X 1/16 W) () = $1.26
20 x M83248/2-003 (1/16 ID X 3/16 OD X 1/16 W) () = $1.20
20 x M83248/2-010 (1/4 ID X 3/8 OD X 1/16 W) () = $1.20
20 x M83248/2-014 (1/2 ID X 5/8 OD X 1/16 W) () = $2.40
20 x M83248/1-006 (1/8 ID X 1/4 OD X 1/16 W) () = $0.80
20 x M83248/1-013 (7/16 ID X 9/16 OD X 1/16 W) () = $1.20
20 x M83248/1-015 (9/16 ID X 11/16 OD X 1/16 W) () = $1.60
20 x M83248/1-016 (5/8 ID X 3/4 OD X 1/16 W) () = $1.60
10 x M83248/1-022 (1 ID X 1-1/8 OD X 1/16 W) () = $1.20
20 x M83248/1-109 (5/16 ID X 1/2 OD X 3/32 W) () = $1.60
50 x M83248/1-902 (1/8 TUBE SIZE OD) () = $3.00
20 x M83248/2-011 (5/16 ID X 7/16 OD X 1/16 W) () = $1.60
6 x 16363) 2 MM X 1 MM V75 () = $7.68
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Sub-Total: $27.14
Flat Ground Rate (Best Way (USA 48 contiguous states only)): $7.50
Total: $34.64

 

[Bubbletrubble]

So I just ordered a passle of Viton O-rings through my shop along with a few other parts. 60 o-rings in various sizes (I wanted to have a good stash of spares) a couple of soft seats a couple of exhaust valves and a diaphragm. Total cost: $140+.

:dropmouth:
I've ordered EPDM and Viton o-rings from a few different online sources (McMaster-Carr; Dive Gear Express; O-rings, Inc.).
I believe the best prices for Viton o-rings were offered by O-rings, Inc.
AFAIK, these are reputable sources. Shipping to one's residence is very convenient.
Expect to pay a premium mark-up if you purchase oxygen-compatible o-rings through your dive shop.

In all fairness, you did mention that the $140 covered soft seats, exhaust valves, and a diaphragm. Those parts can certainly add up.

 

[Zung]

Mc Master: 5 to 10 bucks for a baggy of 100 or 50 depending on size, no mix. You just have to find some excuses as to why you want/need that many.

 

[bletso]

Another vote for McMaster Carr. We use a lot of O-rings (many thousands a year) and I found their prices beat all the bulk houses. How they do it I don't know.

Dale

 

[diversteve]

Small viton o-rings are around $5-10 per 100. McMaster-Carr

I buy from a local hydraulic parts supplier (forklifts, pumps etc.) for about .10 ea. Mine has a complete kit and sells singles out of it. I can also get them from WW Grainger locally - I think they're nationwide. http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/o-rings/supplies/hardware/ecatalog/N-9c3Z1z0nzy9

 

[Dsix36]

Buy the bag of 100 from McMaster-Carr and give a few of the extras to all your dive buddies. You will suddenly become their hero and you saved a bunch of $$ in the process.

You can also get your buddies together and split the cost. You can end up with enough spare o-rings for life and only spend about $20 per person.

 

[fjpatrum]

:dropmouth:
I've ordered EPDM and Viton o-rings from a few different online sources (McMaster-Carr; Dive Gear Express; O-rings, Inc.).
I believe the best prices for Viton o-rings were offered by O-rings, Inc.
AFAIK, these are reputable sources. Shipping to one's residence is very convenient.
Expect to pay a premium mark-up if you purchase oxygen-compatible o-rings through your dive shop.

In all fairness, you did mention that the $140 covered soft seats, exhaust valves, and a diaphragm. Those parts can certainly add up.

Yeah, I don't know exactly how much the o-rings are but I got a tank back today for which they charged $2 for the o-ring. I assume the others are similarly expensive...