Rotovac gasket issues

[Matt Perretti]

General question for anyone who uses rotovacs I manage about 5 vans. We clean almost exclusively residential and with rotovacs. And we are finding we are having issues with felt gaskets breaking. I'm wondering what everybody does as far as lubrication on the gaskets, and if anybody has ran into this issue before? Also what's everyone's opinion on the lubricant to use? We currently use blaster brand silicone lubricant and re apply daily.

 

[Jack Zipper Zerkie]

Try a non detergent 30 weight on the gaskets might work better.

 

[Nate The Great]

There are 2 different thickness of gasket material in my experience.. The OG twin head power wand uses a thicker gasket and the RV360/I/xl uses a thinner gasket.. Maybe you might have the wrong gasket? I've had the problem myself in the past.. Some would use a silicone spray to lube it, I haven't personally.. I would have to cut the thicker material ones down to make a better seal..

How many jobs done before it breaks?
Have you contacted Nick at Rotovac regarding this? He has always been very helpful when I'd contact them..

 

[Trip Moses]

And I’ll fill up a little dish of cat pump oil and let the gasket soak in there for about 5-10 minutes. Never had one tear since I’ve been doing that. They do get a little old and loose after a while. And then I buy a new one.

 

[hogjowl]

Granted, we don’t use our RV’s often, but I’ve never oiled a gasket nor have we had one break. The one on my van has been in use for longer than I can remember.
You wouldn’t be related to Damon would you?

 

[Mikey P]

Granted, we don’t use our RV’s often, but I’ve never oiled a gasket nor have we had one break. The one on my van has been in use for longer than I can remember.
You wouldn’t be related to Damon would you?

I can't recall ever having to replace one due to failure, rather junk thinking it was time.

 

[hogjowl]

I can't recall ever having to replace one due to failure, rather junk thinking it was time.

They get a little flimsy and crumpled up over time.

 

[Mikey P]

They get a little flimsy and crumpled up over time.

Hate to say it but I got so many free machines over the years that I don't think I actually ever wore a gasket out... lol

 

[Rob Grady]

Lube them often wth silicon spray both sides.

 

[SamIam]

There are 2 different thickness of gasket material in my experience.. The OG twin head power wand uses a thicker gasket and the RV360/I/xl uses a thinner gasket.. Maybe you might have the wrong gasket? I've had the problem myself in the past.. Some would use a silicone spray to lube it, I haven't personally.. I would have to cut the thicker material ones down to make a better seal..

How many jobs done before it breaks?
Have you contacted Nick at Rotovac regarding this? He has always been very helpful when I'd contact them..

Yeah I ended up with the wrong ones they get suckup and no seal.

I Jerry rigged it with glue and it works

 

[icleancarpetz]

Spray gaskets with protector

 

[Sierra Clean Care]

The gasket on a Rotovac is felt. The ONLY product a guy should EVER use on it Fluid Film.
Felt is boiled wool….

Fluid Film formula is based on wool wax…

 

[FredC]

most felt seals/gaskets use a heavy oil........or paraffin....but oil is fine