squeaking with mask swivels problem.

eric.scheidt1 · Post by **eric.scheidt1** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 9:53 am

Has anyone had a problem with the swivel on the HC431 of HC432 mask squeaking? Every time the swivel moves, it makes a loud "squeak" type noise.
Maybe has anyone had a problem with swivels squeaking on any masks?
Solutions, anyone?

WindFlyer · Post by **WindFlyer** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:00 am

Just like metal-on-metal, plastic-on-plastic can become rough and start squeaking every now and then and some sort of lubrication may be required. It could be a simple matter of washing your components well and re-assembling them. Sometimes this works for me. I'm not sure what kind of grease you would use (petroleum jelly is a bad idea from what's been talked about in a previous thread) but maybe one of these "all natural" products could do it. I don't know.

OutaSync · Post by **OutaSync** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 10:40 am

Try a little olive oil. I drizzle some in from the end of a toothpick. Hate those squeaks.

mindy · Post by **mindy** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 11:18 am

Or if you can take it apart, wrap some plumbers' teflon tape around the threads That works on the Quattro.

Mindy

deglorious · Post by **deglorious** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 4:28 pm

Yes, like Mindy, my Quattro would leak and squeak and I solved the problem by using teflon tape. Worked great!

Good luck,

Deglorious

flylow · Post by **flylow** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:54 pm

My 432 began squeaking and it drove me nuts. When the mask was replaced all was quiet until the first time I washed the frame. They must manufacture it with a water soluble lubricant which washed away when I washed the frame. I used a q-tip along with a glob of astroglide. After working it in, the squeak was gone. It has been about two weeks and all is still squeak free. There are no odors either.

jules · Post by **jules** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:59 pm

I used some store brand cooking spray (Pam type stuff) followed by hot water in a swivel. Not sure which solved it but squeak disappeared. The olive oil suggestion was close to my solution.

trice54 · Post by **trice54** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 6:20 pm

I've used olive oil, too, with good results which lasted about 6 wks or so.
Trice

DreamDiver · Post by **DreamDiver** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 5:30 am

My Ultra Mirage Full Face clacks more than squeaks. Pipe tape on both gaskets has considerably reduced the noise. Thanks to whomever came up with this very useful tip.

OldLincoln · Post by **OldLincoln** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 8:54 pm

I suppose shame on me cause I rubbed both halves with a wisker's worth of medicinal salve then vigorisly wiped it off. Hasn't squeaked since after several washings, etc.

I don't think a rub of salve on the hard plastic shell is harmful, unlike getting it on the silicone.

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