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Yes.Regarding my "reg-tank connection" I assume you are referring to the o-ring on my first stage which connects to the tank?
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Yes.Regarding my "reg-tank connection" I assume you are referring to the o-ring on my first stage which connects to the tank?
I was talking about the o-rings that are on the hoses that connect to the regs, SPG and first stage. The reason I mentioned the o-ring on my first stage yoke is because I was curious about what the below quote was referencing...What o ring would that be? Do you have a din 1st stage? Don't lube anything that is exposed. I thought you were talking about hose o rings that are on hoses connecting to 1st stage. Not really necessary to lube those but I do.
If you put lube on something it should only be on things that are put together and stay together. Not anything between your reg and tank.
Do NOT lube your reg-tank connection O-ring. That's out hanging in the open and asking to accumulate crud.
Yes.
Perhaps not for you but I can think of many scenarios where hoses need to be removed/reattached. I currently have my computer transmitter disconnected so I can change the battery, that'll have to go back when I'm done. I am also switching from a braided long hose to a rubber one. I am also adding an SPG to the rig. I am also adding quick disconnects (locking) to my reg sets. Plenty of reasons to remove/attach hoses in my situation.Once they are connected the first time, no need to relube or even remove any hoses afterwards.
You shouldn't need to do any lubing of your hose o'rings. Once they are connected the first time, no need to relube or even remove any hoses afterwards.
It's my understanding that if the o-rings are new/fresh, they inherently have enough "slipperiness" that screwing them into a static connection won't stress them too much. Older o-rings may have lost that quality. On older hoses that I'm reconnecting without using a fresh o-ring, I would use a little spit rather than lube. Best practice is probably to use a fresh o-ring.
Perhaps not for you but I can think of many scenarios where hoses need to be removed/reattached. I currently have my computer transmitter disconnected so I can change the battery, that'll have to go back when I'm done. I am also switching from a braided long hose to a rubber one. I am also adding an SPG to the rig. I am also adding quick disconnects (locking) to my reg sets. Plenty of reasons to remove/attach hoses in my situation.
I have seen others doing these types of things with no lube so I guess it's not mandatory but I have also seen others who do.
Does anyone actually know what grease was on their regs when they started to service them? And why are you worried about mixing?If you are going to Lube the o'rings, you should use whatever lube that is used in the rest of the regulator or what is previously used with the o'ring and not mix Christo lube/tribolube with other type of grease. If your regulator came from the factory with Christo lube or tribolube grease, then you should stick with this type of grease throughout.