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Trouble Reconnecting a Water Softener
After having my garage floor painted, I'm trying to reconnect my water softener. But, I can't reconnect the drain pipe using the quick disconnect. There's nothing obstructing it, and nothing changed from when I disconnected it last week. I just can't get the quick disconnect properly seated in order to insert the retaining pin. I placed the red slip pin in place in the one picture, but it's not all the way in. I really appreciate any help.
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Silcone
Use some good silicone faucet grease on the o-ring and push the fitting straight down. Don't have it cocked like it is in the picture. If you do not have access to faucet grease you can just use a liquid dish soap.
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I have used
Petroleum jelly before also. Not sure if it's a good or bad idea, but it worked like a charm. I figure if it's safe to use on babies it's safe for potable water. In my experience almost any O-Ring likes a little lubricant.0 -
Petroleum
Petroleum based products are not to be used with rubber. They will make the o-ring swell and deteriorate.
Rob0
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