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[majestic]

It would appear as if the o ring on my lid is not sealing properly. Any idea if this part is replaceable? If so from where? Don't want to buy a new bladder if I do not have to.

[Grebel]

Take a sample to an Engineering supply shop and ask them for a food grade replacement O-ring. If they don't have, ask them where you can get one from. (Not the black one) Food grade should be white/"clear" from experience. Otherwise your LBS shop should be able to source one if you don't want the hassle...

[majestic]

Grebel, on 25 July 2012 - 03:59 , said:

Take a sample to an Engineering supply shop and ask them for a food grade replacement O-ring. If they don't have, ask them where you can get one from. (Not the black one) Food grade should be white/"clear" from experience. Otherwise your LBS shop should be able to source one if you don't want the hassle...

Thanks , whats the difference between food grade and normal.

[Scooterza]

majestic, on 25 July 2012 - 04:03 , said:

Thanks , whats the difference between food grade and normal.

If you are on a long ride and you get hungry, you can eat the food grade o-ring.  

[Grebel]

majestic, on 25 July 2012 - 04:03 , said:

Thanks , whats the difference between food grade and normal.

Normal O-rings are manufactured from a material which is not suitable for use in a food environment. They are resistant to heat, solvents etc. Food grade O-rings are designed to be in contact with food products without contaminating/tainting them. They are non toxic as well. Silicone for example is inert (?) and won't taint the product or contaminate it which is what the Camelbak o-rings are made of as far as I know and can see...

[petatodd]

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In view of the above thread: Have you closed it properly?

[majestic]

Grebel, on 25 July 2012 - 04:17 , said:

Normal O-rings are manufactured from a material which is not suitable for use in a food environment. They are resistant to heat, solvents etc. Food grade O-rings are designed to be in contact with food products without contaminating/tainting them. They are non toxic as well. Silicone for example is inert (?) and won't taint the product or contaminate it which is what the Camelbak o-rings are made of as far as I know and can see...

Thanks for all the advice. I have contacted an engineering supply shop,I will visit them tomorrow.