Christo-Lube for a reasonable price

[BillaVista]

It seems to me that the price divers can get charged for O2 safe lube can be really high.

After thinking about what other industries might use the stuff, I did some searching in the aviation realm and came up with this:

Christo-Lube MCG 111 Tube -5g for Oxygen - MHOxygen

Non-reactive lubricant safe for aviation oxygen equipment. Great for use on O-Rings.

www.mhoxygen.com

5g Christo-Lube for $11.95 US from:
Mountain High Equipment & Supply
2244 SE Airport Way
Suite 100
Redmond, OR. 97756

Toll Free: 1.800.468.8185
Local: 541.923.4100
Fax: 541.923.4141

 

[Mobulai]

I think Scubapro charges 12eur for the same (might be just branded from the supplier)
Slim chance if you look for Tribolube (-71) you’d find better pricing

 

[happy-diver]

I love this stuff, really love it

Pardon our interruption...

 

[Johnoly]

I love this stuff, really love it

I used to use Christo-lube but found that it would dry out and get a consistency of playdoh after 2 years in use on the reg. I switched to Tribolube which was better and didn't dry out as much, but seemed to 'separate' a little with some of the clear oils separating out from the white gel components when pressing the syringe needle to apply.

Do you find that Krytox does not separate or dry out as much as the other above 2 lubes??. In the USA that Krytox price is 3 times more than Christo & Tribo, but if it works 3 times better then it might be worth buying it here.

 

[halocline]

I have been using the same two tubes of Christo lube and Tribolube (1 tube each) for going on 15 years now, so I guess I’m not too concerned with the price. If you’re packing ambient chambers with the stuff, that’s a different story, but for lubing o-rings and threads, a little goes a very long way.

 

[Mobulai]

. If you’re packing ambient chambers with the stuff, that’s a different story,

Isn’t tribolube-61(sixty something) the better option there?
I have only read something about that, haven’t yet packed any ambient chambers so

 

[chaad]

Deleted, see below.

 

[chaad]

The 5 gram tube is cheaper for me at Scuba Tools for 23.75 ($14.75 + $9 shipping). It is $28.83 ($11.95 + $16.88 shipping) for me from MH oxygen.

 

[RIHappyDiver]

The 5 gram tube is cheaper for me at Scuba Tools for 23.75 ($14.75 + $9 shipping). It is $28.83 ($11.95 + $16.88 shipping) for me from MH oxygen.

Tribolube 71 O2 Compatible Lubricant This is a great source if you’re willing to switch to Tribolube.

Erik

 

[chaad]

Tribolube 71 O2 Compatible Lubricant This is a great source if you’re willing to switch to Tribolube.

Erik

It is a good deal, but the thing I don't like about Tribolube is their 5 gram size isn't resealable (as far as I can tell).