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10-04-2008, 05:44 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Kville
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M.O.C. #7871
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Baby Oil?
We have a boat with a head (toilet) and holding tank. The manual for the head says to lub it by putting a small amount of baby oil in the bowl. Granted it is a pump out system rather than like the system in our RVs, but has anyone heard of doing this with an RV toilet?
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10-04-2008, 06:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
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M.O.C. #1944
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We have used vaseline around the seal in our RV toilet. Helps the seal stay supple and actually causes it to swell up a little. Never heard of using baby oil, but that could probably work also.
Orv
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10-04-2008, 07:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Lone Tree
Posts: 5,615
M.O.C. #6109
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I think if you drink Cod Liver Oil, it does the same thing for the john. 
It sounds like it would probably help Tom. I have heard of an additive for the tanks that helps oil the drain valve shutter so it doesn't stick, but I've never tried any.
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10-05-2008, 12:43 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: St. Charles
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M.O.C. #6098
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Would that mess up the sensors in the tank? Dont know but something to think about.
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10-05-2008, 01:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas City
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M.O.C. #7673
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With everything else going down, I don't think a little baby oil will hurt the sensors!!!!
Hmmm! As an afterthought, good question.
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10-06-2008, 11:31 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: forkedv river
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M.O.C. #8791
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The commercial product for your marine head would be[ Sea lube],not sure about baby oil. but guess it will help. The object is to lube the rubber seals and pump, and it really does help. 
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10-06-2008, 12:58 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Casa Grande
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M.O.C. #6333
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I tried to get my baby to oil the toilet and she told me where to go! lol
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10-10-2008, 03:48 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: May 2005
Location: St Albert
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M.O.C. #3870
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Any kind of petroleum based lubricant will deteriorate rubber-like seals. So, vaseline is a no-no. I think, but not 100% sure, that baby oil is a mineral oil, so it would be ok. Vegetable oil would also be ok, but would not stay as long.
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10-10-2008, 04:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
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M.O.C. #1944
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mvg
Any kind of petroleum based lubricant will deteriorate rubber-like seals. So, vaseline is a no-no. I think, but not 100% sure, that baby oil is a mineral oil, so it would be ok. Vegetable oil would also be ok, but would not stay as long.
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I've used vaseline on our toilet seals for over 30 years with no adverse effect on the seals.
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12-29-2008, 01:58 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Wind Lake
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M.O.C. #6523
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by mtpocket2
Would that mess up the sensors in the tank? Dont know but something to think about.
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 Your sensors actually work?
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12-29-2008, 02:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Texas City
Posts: 5,736
M.O.C. #7673
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He only has one sensor!
Water in bowl, seal working.
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12-29-2008, 12:25 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Bangor
Posts: 770
M.O.C. #8816
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i think any petroleum base product is a no no. best go to an auto parts or plumbing store and get O-ring lube. it made for rubber gaskets and seals. lol you could kill two birds with one stone. drink the cod liver oil and........... well the O-ring lube would be easier on you.
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12-29-2008, 02:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Oceanside
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M.O.C. #20
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by exav8tr
I tried to get my baby to oil the toilet and she told me where to go! lol
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Hmmm, Phil, where did she suggest??
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