maggyd Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I know there is a post somewhere about the best thing to use to lubricate the toilet blade. Can I ask again as a search doesn't find it? :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Symbol Owner Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 maggyd - 2014-10-12 12:31 PM I know there is a post somewhere about the best thing to use to lubricate the toilet blade. Can I ask again as a search doesn't find it? :-D Thetford's own dedicated Toilet Blade Lubricant -- only £3.00. for a decent-sized spray can that should last a few years, Maggie -- unless one of the smart-a**ses on here knows any different! Cheers, Colin. P.S. If you have WD40 available, I think that that should 'do the trick' too. C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggyd Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Thanks Colin not sure about WD though Ill see if I can order the proper stuff. maggy :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joe90 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Olive oil is also recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikejkay Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I would not use WD40 which, although it is marvelous stuff, could react with the seal. I would use silicon grease well worked into the seal and with any surplus wiped off. This would maintain the suppleness of the seal. Silicon spray on the blade itself would help. Again, wipe any surplus off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Joe90 - 2014-10-12 1:28 PM Olive oil is also recommended. but she's out with Popeye just now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 I would only use the Thetfords spray. It last for years, had ours for 8 years and do the spray end of each season, as we don't use our van in winter.Should be able to get it at any caravan/camping shop PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Personally I would not use olive oil as, and I may be wrong, I felt that an oil based lubricant would risk emulsifying with water and getting all sticky? I would never use WD40 as I have been told that it can damage the rubber compound seals - and they ain't cheap or convenient to fit. I use a recycled squeezy spray bottle of Thetford pink and spray it about and that does seem to keep it freely moving for a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joe90 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 THETFORD TOILET MAINTENANCE We advise that when cleaning the seal and blade you use Thetford bathroom cleaner and rinse with water. NEVER use household cleaners as they could cause irreversible damage to the seal and other parts. We recommend that you spray the seal economically with Thetford Maintenance Spray which will ensure a smooth operation of the blade, protects the seal and prevents adhesion between the blade and seal. Alternatively olive oil can be used. NO other vegetable oils or vaseline should be used as they may cause problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Collings Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Thetfords own silcon spray works well for a while. I make sure the seal is well cleaned out and then let it and the blade dry off completly before giving it a god blast of the spray working the blade a few times to spread things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracker Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Joe90 - 2014-10-12 5:05 PM THETFORD TOILET MAINTENANCE Alternatively olive oil can be used. NO other vegetable oils or vaseline should be used as they may cause problems. Extra Virgin or recycled is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Joe90 Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Tracker - 2014-10-12 5:09 PM Joe90 - 2014-10-12 5:05 PM THETFORD TOILET MAINTENANCE Alternatively olive oil can be used. NO other vegetable oils or vaseline should be used as they may cause problems. Extra Virgin or recycled is that? Dunno, just repeating what I thought was common advice, mind you I'm surprised that Thetford sell an expensive alternative ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggyd Posted October 12, 2014 Author Share Posted October 12, 2014 Thanks for all the imput :-) I knew Id read somewhere that WD would damage the rubber ! anyway I think as we have silicone spray that is what we will use, we haven't been away since Aug bank holiday so it looks as if it thinks it can have a rest until next year ;-) but just one more short trip and then it can, we are light night campers Im afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Tracker - 2014-10-12 5:09 PM Joe90 - 2014-10-12 5:05 PM THETFORD TOILET MAINTENANCE Alternatively olive oil can be used. NO other vegetable oils or vaseline should be used as they may cause problems. Extra Virgin or recycled is that? Extra virgin only of course, first cold pressing. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Never lubricated ours with anything :-S ................It does stick when not used for a while, but a regular habit seems to cure the problem :D .............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathew1 Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I would recommend any good quality toilet blade lubricant to clean and it will do the job. But if in un for seen circumstances, olive oil is also recommended. The toilte balde cleaners are available in stores, so even if you dont carry it on with you all the time it is fine. When you reach the destiantion you can alwys get it from any supermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon says Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Try http://www.toolstation.com/shop/p21983 or any silicon spray. Also good for cleaning car plastics and reproofing waterproof fabrics (test spray a small area in the open air). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Brian Kirby - 2014-10-12 6:16 PM Tracker - 2014-10-12 5:09 PM Joe90 - 2014-10-12 5:05 PM THETFORD TOILET MAINTENANCE Alternatively olive oil can be used. NO other vegetable oils or vaseline should be used as they may cause problems. Extra Virgin or recycled is that? Extra virgin only of course, first cold pressing. :-) Of course, what else would one use. (lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 Another point, it's common for the blade to stick through lack of use and lubrication solves the problem. But, if the blade sticks or does not seal when in regular use, this is often caused by a calcium build up on the blade or seal, easily dissolved with a some white wine vinegar (Chardonnay preferred (lol) ) ordinary white vinegar works but takes a bit longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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