Silicone spray wd40

[Scaperinc]

HI all , might be a silly question, WD40 silicone spray is safe to use for filter maintenance?

 

[Krzysztof 82 (Kris)]

HI all , might be a silly question, WD40 silicone spray is safe to use for filter maintenance?

Hi all,

If it's silicone spray/grease, it doesn't matter which brand it is, you can safely use it, as long it's not containing any other additives.

Warm regards,
Kris

 

[hypnogogia]

HI all , might be a silly question, WD40 silicone spray is safe to use for filter maintenance?

No it's not as it's not a pure silicone spray, it contains other oils that can potentially damage the rubber of your seals. Use something like this
Silverhook SGPGT90, Silicone... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00W6Q3B1G?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[Krzysztof 82 (Kris)]

Hi all,

For instance, I'm using Floplast silicone grease.

Warm regards,
Kris

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

I use Silicone grease for use on potable water fittings for things like O rings and impeller shafts.

 

[Le duke]

WD40 silicone spray contains a lot of other additives, to include the propellant. I would keep that far away from my aquarium.

Just get standard silicone grease. You'll find it in the plumbing section of most hardware stores. A tiny little tub will last you forever.

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

Floplast silicone grease.

Just get standard silicone grease. You'll find it in the plumbing section of most hardware stores. A tiny little tub will last you forever.

I use Silicone grease for use on potable water fittings

About £10 for 100g.

cheers Darrel

 

[Scaperinc]

Thanks all , i habe ordered once from the link @hypnogogia shared

 

[Gold Fish]

I have use it with out any issues.
Actually one, being fluid, will tend to be washed and get collected on the surface of the water. So I'm using it very thin in places where I can't spread silicone grease. (For example on the water stops, taps and other difficult to reach gaskets).

 

[hypnogogia]

will tend to be washed and get collected on the surface of the water.

I'd suggest that's a form of pollution in the aquarium and is to be avoided.

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

So I'm using it very thin in places where I can't spread silicone grease.

You can silicone oil (for sewing machines etc.) as well as grease.

cheers Darrel

 

[Sarpijk]

Might be irrelevant but I swear I have seen a tutorial on how to catch fish using WD40 as bait! I was very intrigued since if it is something that is getting consumed by sth you the fisherman is going to consume it has to be safe right?