dried out rubber hoses

[ladyk]

I read about restoring dried out rubber by spraying it with silicone lubricant then sealing it up for a few days. Tried it. It works if the rubber hasn't cracked and too far gone. Soaked my bleach dispenser hose in silicone for 3 days. It softened up like new. Anyone else tried this?

 

[turquoisedude]

I haven't but I will!  Thanks for the tip!

 

[goatfarmer]

I probably wouldn't trust any hose that was that bad.

 

[rp2813]

For many years, whenever I've had a stiff hard hose I've reached for the silicone lube to massage it well.  This method has never failed to provide the desired satisfying results.

 

(Not ducking or running -- just saying)

 

[turquoisedude]

Thanks for that... I just sprayed coffee all over my keyboard.... LOL

 

[bajaespuma]

For stiffness lasting over 4 hours.,.

Could any of you give an example of "Silicone Lubricant"? A brand maybe? I'm being serious here.

 

[rp2813]

Auto parts and hardware stores carry aerosol cans of silicone based lube.  It would be in the same area with WD-40 and the like.

 

[christfr]

I have bad luck with hard hoses, if I don't have anything close in the junk box ill take them to the local auto parts store and see if they can get a close match and retro fit it into the machine, I hate water leaks

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

"For many years, whenever I've had a stiff hard hose I've reached for the silicone lube to massage it well.  This method has never failed to provide the desired satisfying results."


 

Well Ralph, I'd definitely like to see a video of your technique.  I'm intrigued.

 

[rp2813]

LOL Louie!

 

You might need to keep your smelling salts handy . . .  ;-)

 

[Ultramatic]

 

 

Oh I'm a big boy..I think I can take it...