Leaking Honey Gate valve

[Gilberdyke John]

Bearing companies stock O-rings. Hydraulic, pneumatic and agricultural repair shops, too. Probably available from the internet suppliers. Trouble is the enormous ranges of diameter, material and thickness.

None of mine have been changed since new. They are not particularly a wearing item and modern food-grade materials don't degrade in a hurry.

Not made many over the years, and none in any stress situation. Just make sure you have the correct grade of glue!

The correct grade of superglue for a loctite kit is far from cheap! Plus it should ideally be coated with waterproofer once bonded.

 

[REDWOOD]

Are all O-rings "food grade"?

Not many are not food quality but will depend on temperature of food. Nitrile are fine for honey.