Lubricant choice

[ddton]

Hello, I have a Kohler Fairfax style single handle kitchen faucet which no longer pivots smoothly when adjusting flow rate. I disassembled it, cleaned and lubed the faucet O-ring with silicon grease to solve the problem of sticking when swinging the faucet left/right. I cannot get any of this grease into the pivoting mechanism which controls flow, it's too tight an area. This mechanism is all plastic.

Could I use 3-in-1 silicon spray lube instead ? Would this harm the plastic ? Any other suggestions ?

thanks,
Dave

 

[Tuttles Revenge]

I'd be afraid of getting that spray into areas that would convey drinking water.. and that spray is not likely food safe silicon. I wouldn't do it.

 

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[Fitter30]

They make food grade silicone spray

 

[Tuttles Revenge]

This may be the faucet you have? I found instructions for lubricating that part.

https://www.us.kohler.com/webassets/kpna/catalog/pdf/en/1036745_9.pdf