Years of vaseline, how to clean my QDs?

[bracconiere]

so aparently i've been lubing my posts wrong for years.

i've been using vaseline...and now know that not good for the o-rings...how would i clean the residue out of my QDs? would an hour soak in PBW or something do the trick? soapy water and a rag?

i plan to replace all my gas o-rings, but don't want any residue left in the QD to defeat the purpose....

 

[bracconiere]

Petroeum jelly will break down EPDM, butyl or nitrile o-rings. Also sunlight can cause UV degradation to poppet O-rings if left outside for storage. Only silicone keg lube should be used on posts.

sorry forgot to insert it in OP....don't know hoow to edit a quote in....

 

[Deadalus]

Take apart completely and keep each QD separate in a cup or bowl, being careful with the inside o-ring. These are sometimes clear or sometimes match the color of the QD. Then I would suggest some hot water, Dawn and a toothbrush maybe a second soak with PBW.

 

[Deadalus]

I've got two different size brushes I use for cleaning fittings and tubing that I would use myself but an old toothbrush is handy as well.

 

[bracconiere]

most of my gas QDs are barbs. so i'd have a hard time disconnecting them.


so you're recommended a toothe brush and soapy water? i'll give it a shot, thanks for the reply, didn't even notice till today! sorry

 

[passedpawn]

I degrease with VM&P Naptha. Home Depot.

But for a small job, if you don't have that, just use any solvent in your garage.

 

[bracconiere]

I degrease with VM&P Naptha. Home Depot.

But for a small job, if you don't have that, just use any solvent in your garage.

lol, i don't know why i can't tell if you're serious. i got some 60% ethanol? i'd have to experiment, stick a blob of vas in it see if it dissolves.

edit: well i can say vas doesn't dissolve in 60% ethanol, just tried.

 

[passedpawn]

lol, i don't know why i can't tell if you're serious. i got some 60% ethanol? i'd have to experiment, stick a blob of vas in it see if it dissolves.

I'm serious.

 

[bracconiere]

i edited my post, but not cleaned them, lol

 

[Bilsch]

Alcohol wont work. Use the naptha, mineral spirtits, white gas, acetone etc.

 

[Lyonhill]

Try using grill cleaner, make sure you use gloves. Then maybe try using silicone lube instead?

 

[bracconiere]

Try using grill cleaner, make sure you use gloves. Then maybe try using silicone lube instead?

i have grill cleaner, and the keg lube is on the way. i'll give it a shot once the lube arrives.

 

[passedpawn]

i have grill cleaner, and the keg lube is on the way. i'll give it a shot once the lube arrives.

BTW Home Depot sells foodsafe lube. It's in one of the plumbing aisles. I realize you don't need it now, perhaps another might.

 

[NGD]

I degrease with VM&P Naptha. Home Depot.

Lol. I forgot this stiff exists. Its been banned in California for almost a decade. Thanks for the heads up on the Home depot lube.

 

[marc1]

I like the Haynes CIP Film. It melts in hot water so it is really easy to clean off.