Hey guys,
What is the best way to get a tight hose onto a fitting? In other words, what sort of lubricant should I put on the inside of a hose, in order to get it onto a fitting, especially if the fitting is in a hard-to-reach place and it's a very tight fit?
1. Vaseline? I've heard it partially evaporates and becomes sticky, which is good, right?
2. Motor oil?
3. Silicone spray (dry type)?
4. Silicone spray (wet type)?
And what is the difference between "dry type" silicone spray and "wet type" silicone spray, aside from the fact that the dry type is better for rubber? Why do they call them "dry type" and "wet type"?
Also, does it matter if it's a flared fitting versus a barbed fitting? It seems like using a lubricant on a barbed fitting may cause the hose to slip off.
Finally, would the lubricant make it easier to remove the hose, say 3 years later?
What is the best way to get a tight hose onto a fitting? In other words, what sort of lubricant should I put on the inside of a hose, in order to get it onto a fitting, especially if the fitting is in a hard-to-reach place and it's a very tight fit?
1. Vaseline? I've heard it partially evaporates and becomes sticky, which is good, right?
2. Motor oil?
3. Silicone spray (dry type)?
4. Silicone spray (wet type)?
And what is the difference between "dry type" silicone spray and "wet type" silicone spray, aside from the fact that the dry type is better for rubber? Why do they call them "dry type" and "wet type"?
Also, does it matter if it's a flared fitting versus a barbed fitting? It seems like using a lubricant on a barbed fitting may cause the hose to slip off.
Finally, would the lubricant make it easier to remove the hose, say 3 years later?