Tip for Sticky Lid Gasket for Wet Tumbler Drum

[Bayou52]

Hi, All -

I've read several posts of people noticing/complaining that the gasket on their wet tumbler drum sticks hard when trying to remove the lid after a tumble. I've had this happen as well.

A fix for the sticky gasket issue is to apply a thin coat of of Armor-All, or any other brand, of plastic/rubber protectorant to the gasket before cinching down the lid.

The lid should come off pretty easily afterward. Seems to work for me, at least.

[Bayou52]

Just curious? Is it due to pressure differences from tumbling? Perhaps an air vent placed in lid? Like a bolt and wingnut, perhaps an oring on the bolt head? Just throwing it out there.

Hi, Nise -

Not sure of the cause, really. Could be any of the things you mentioned, or simply one dry rubber surface pressed to another under considerable pressure.

[Bayou52]

FYI -

Anoher poster says silicone spray works great for this issue, too.

[jmorris]

There is a silicon product that comes in a tube that is made to keep o-rings from sticking. I can't read the label on mine anymore but any pool supply will have it, for use on pump/filter housings and such.

[Bayou52]

There is a silicon product that comes in a tube that is made to keep o-rings from sticking. I can't read the label on mine anymore but any pool supply will have it, for use on pump/filter housings and such.

Thanks. If you happen to come across the name of the product, could you let us know?

Happy tumbling....

[jmorris]

This is it. The II is the one I use.

http://www.aladdin1950.com/files/9713/7155/9899/Magic_Lube.pdf

[Beesdad]

Great tip .... I will give it a try..

This has been an issue for me in the past.


Hi, All -

I've read several posts of people noticing/complaining that the gasket on their wet tumbler drum sticks hard when trying to remove the lid after a tumble. I've had this happen as well.

A fix for the sticky gasket issue is to apply a thin coat of of Armor-All, or any other brand, of plastic/rubber protectorant to the gasket before cinching down the lid.

The lid should come off pretty easily afterward. Seems to work for me, at least.

[Bayou52]

This is it. The II is the one I use.

http://www.aladdin1950.com/files/9713/7155/9899/Magic_Lube.pdf

Thanks!

[Walter Laich]

I like a bit of sticking together so the water doesn't leak but will certainly keep this in mind if it gets stuck to the point of maybe tearing the rubber