Lubricating SS injector

[SMOKE FREAK]

Just curious what y'all use to lube the seal on yer Stainless steel injectors...I just used mine for the first time and want to lube it before I store it away...

Thanks for the input...

[Richtee]

Seems mineral oil's the main lube by consensus, unless you buy that fancy commercial food equip. stuff. Veggie will work, but it will gum up over time.

[Mikey]

Just a little shot of veggie oil does the trick on mine.

[SMOKE FREAK]

Damned thing was gummy when I got out of the package...It probably wont get used too often so mineral oil is probably the best choice since it wont go rancid (I think)...Thats what I use on my cutting boards...

[HawgHeaven]

I don't use anything on mine. I store it disassembled in a zip loc bag, then when it is time to inject, I dip the plunger in my injection juice to lube it.

[Mikey]

Veggie will work, but it will gum up over time.

I use mine at least once a month, and it's kept in a baggy. I don't have the "gum up" issues with mine. I suppose if you left it for 4-6 months it would get a bit "gummy".

[Fishawn]

I don't use anything on mine. I store it disassembled in a zip loc bag, then when it is time to inject, I dip the plunger in my injection juice to lube it.

Nice one Hawg

[HawgHeaven]

Nice one Hawg

Thanks!

I've been doing that for years, never once have I had a gummy issue.

[SMOKE FREAK]

Thanks Phil...The simple solution is always the best...Thats why I came here for advice...

[Richtee]

Thanks!

I've been doing that for years, never once have I had a gummy issue.

With me, it would be more like "OK - where the $#!$% is the plunger part of my injector?!?"

I gotta keep things together- otherwise.. Sigh.

[HawgHeaven]

With me, it would be more like "OK - where the $#!$% is the plunger part of my injector?!?"

I gotta keep things together- otherwise.. Sigh.

Dats why I keep it all in a zip loc... and where nobody else can find it!

[Mark R]

I don't use anything on mine. I store it disassembled in a zip loc bag, then when it is time to inject, I dip the plunger in my injection juice to lube it.

Same here.

[mulepackin]

Veg oil will go rancid over time. Mineral won't. Don't know if mineral will break down the O ring seal or not. I use glycerin on mine.

[Richtee]

Veg oil will go rancid over time. Mineral won't. Don't know if mineral will break down the O ring seal or not. I use glycerin on mine.

Squeeze yer belly...yeahyeah squeeze yer belly...


err pork belly. Glycerine. Just don't douse it with nitric acid and then...Oh...sorry officer...