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dcmac214
Explorer
Jan 05, 2015

? Wastewater Tank Valve Lubricant?

Does this stuf do what it says it does?

Walking around aimlessly looking over the stuff on the shelves...

"Wastewater Tank Valve Lubricant"

Directions: after dumping, pour 2-3oz into toilet/sink to lubricate wastewater tank valve.

Price was something like $9.95 for a (quart?) bottle.
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Jan 05, 2015
    It is basically just coconut oil. It will also do nothing to lube the rod that opens and closes the valve....
    Petty much it just 'wets' the knife valve seal.

    Certainly can't hurt anything.
  • korbe's avatar
    korbe
    Explorer
    Jan 05, 2015
    downtheroad wrote:
    It is basically just coconut oil. It will also do nothing to lube the rod that opens and closes the valve....
    Petty much it just 'wets' the knife valve seal.

    Certainly can't hurt anything.

    And I just squirt some regular oil on the valve rod.
  • jplante4's avatar
    jplante4
    Explorer II
    Jan 05, 2015
    CRC the gate and the rod twice a year. Good to go. I do the gates, hinges and basement door locks all at the same time.
  • joegray's avatar
    joegray
    Explorer II
    Jan 06, 2015
    Pour some cooking oil or olive oil down the drain, it will probably do the same at a lot less cost. Spray lube on the rod or rub it with vasaline.

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