On Tue, 12 Aug 2003 14:20:07 +0100, John Rumm
wrote:

Ralph Corderoy wrote:

can't find any locally. B+Q and Homebase don't stock it. Neither does
Plumb Centre, which surprised me. They suggested a local ironmongers

They probably do sell it - only they may not realise it! Have a look
near the push fit waste fittings, and you will normally find a tub of
grease for assembling these. This is silicone grease.

that didn't have it either but thought Vaseline would be a suitable
substitute.

Not if its going near a rubber seal or washer - it will cause it to degrade.


First lesson in safe sex-vaseline and condoms( rubber ) do not mix .:-))
Stuart
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