Larry wrote:

I keep a couple of tubes around for
fitting hose.

Oh, sure.....(c;

We believe ya, Glenn....

Larry, grow up.

K-Y Surgical jelly happens to be the best hose/fitting lubricant on the
planet...MUCH more slippery than dishwashing liquid--which is the only
other alternative, and also water soluble...so it dries out instead
leaving you with permanently greasy fitting a hose can work off of.

--
Peggie
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Peggie Hall
Specializing in marine sanitation since 1987
Author "Get Rid of Boat Odors - A Guide To Marine Sanitation Systems and
Other Sources of Aggravation and Odor"
http://shop.sailboatowners.com/books...ku=90&cat=1304