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Default Faucet spout

On Nov 15, 11:30*am, "twfsa" wrote:
I have a single lever kitchen faucet, the spout is getting difficult to move
from right to left, the O rings need to be lubricated, what type of lube do
I need to ask for at the big box store?

thanks
tom


Silicone grease ought to do well. It is benign to most rubber
formulations. If the box store doesn't have it, get some spark plug
boot release at an auto parts store which is essentially silicone
grease. Make sure the o-ring contact areas are super smooth and all
traces of water deposits are gone.

Joe