7 Jun 2013 #1 P pappaecho Well-Known Member Joined 13 Oct 2004 Messages 1,841 Location S. Hampshire Visit site The new gland packing 10mm says to use any old grease between the turns, but how much grease?
7 Jun 2013 #2 N NorthUp Well-Known Member Joined 1 Sep 2008 Messages 1,506 Visit site A smear. Use PTFE based packing and you will not need any grease.
7 Jun 2013 #3 P pappaecho Well-Known Member Joined 13 Oct 2004 Messages 1,841 Location S. Hampshire Visit site packaging says packing is ptfe and silicone. Says use any mineral based grease, but not how much hence question
packaging says packing is ptfe and silicone. Says use any mineral based grease, but not how much hence question
7 Jun 2013 #4 N NorthUp Well-Known Member Joined 1 Sep 2008 Messages 1,506 Visit site Go with a smear then! Out of interest, what make of packing is it you have?