Help with O-Ring ID

If it's blue, it's probably silicone. You would also need to know the
durometer rating (hardness), for which you need a durometer.
McMaster-Carr has them.

But this is one of those "if you need to ask, you shouldn't be messing
about in there" questions.


"technician" <stingray78@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:E3cJd.4378$YD5.892@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
>I am trying to replace an o-ring in an underwater camera housing. The
> manufacturer is no help at all. I have found several O-ring suppliers on
> the internet, but they need technical specs to place an order. I can easily
> provide them with measurements, but I'm having trouble identifying the
> material of the o-ring. Can anyone tell me if the color of an o-ring
> denotes the material it is made of? The one I wish to replace is bright
> blue in color. Is there any other way for me to identify this O-ring?
>
>

Thanks Mr Tribolet,

I'm starting to think you're right. With so much equipment out there using
O-rings you'd think there would be an easier way to get them replaced. I've
spoken to a couple scuba equipment repair technicians and they seem to be in
the dark as much as any of us mortals.

Thanks for the response.

"Chuck Tribolet" <triblet@garlic.com> wrote in message
news:10vb23qrh6ns0d2@corp.supernews.com...
> If it's blue, it's probably silicone. You would also need to know the
> durometer rating (hardness), for which you need a durometer.
> McMaster-Carr has them.
>
> But this is one of those "if you need to ask, you shouldn't be messing
> about in there" questions.
>
>
> "technician" <stingray78@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:E3cJd.4378$YD5.892@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> >I am trying to replace an o-ring in an underwater camera housing. The
> > manufacturer is no help at all. I have found several O-ring suppliers
on
> > the internet, but they need technical specs to place an order. I can
easily
> > provide them with measurements, but I'm having trouble identifying the
> > material of the o-ring. Can anyone tell me if the color of an o-ring
> > denotes the material it is made of? The one I wish to replace is bright
> > blue in color. Is there any other way for me to identify this O-ring?
> >
> >
>
>

I am trying to replace an o-ring in an underwater camera housing. The
manufacturer is no help at all. I have found several O-ring suppliers on
the internet, but they need technical specs to place an order. I can easily
provide them with measurements, but I'm having trouble identifying the
material of the o-ring. Can anyone tell me if the color of an o-ring
denotes the material it is made of? The one I wish to replace is bright
blue in color. Is there any other way for me to identify this O-ring?

If it's blue, it's probably silicone. You would also need to know the
durometer rating (hardness), for which you need a durometer.
McMaster-Carr has them.

But this is one of those "if you need to ask, you shouldn't be messing
about in there" questions.


"technician" <stingray78@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:E3cJd.4378$YD5.892@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
>I am trying to replace an o-ring in an underwater camera housing. The
> manufacturer is no help at all. I have found several O-ring suppliers on
> the internet, but they need technical specs to place an order. I can easily
> provide them with measurements, but I'm having trouble identifying the
> material of the o-ring. Can anyone tell me if the color of an o-ring
> denotes the material it is made of? The one I wish to replace is bright
> blue in color. Is there any other way for me to identify this O-ring?
>
>

Thanks Mr Tribolet,

I'm starting to think you're right. With so much equipment out there using
O-rings you'd think there would be an easier way to get them replaced. I've
spoken to a couple scuba equipment repair technicians and they seem to be in
the dark as much as any of us mortals.

Thanks for the response.

"Chuck Tribolet" <triblet@garlic.com> wrote in message
news:10vb23qrh6ns0d2@corp.supernews.com...
> If it's blue, it's probably silicone. You would also need to know the
> durometer rating (hardness), for which you need a durometer.
> McMaster-Carr has them.
>
> But this is one of those "if you need to ask, you shouldn't be messing
> about in there" questions.
>
>
> "technician" <stingray78@earthlink.net> wrote in message
news:E3cJd.4378$YD5.892@newsread3.news.pas.earthli nk.net...
> >I am trying to replace an o-ring in an underwater camera housing. The
> > manufacturer is no help at all. I have found several O-ring suppliers
on
> > the internet, but they need technical specs to place an order. I can
easily
> > provide them with measurements, but I'm having trouble identifying the
> > material of the o-ring. Can anyone tell me if the color of an o-ring
> > denotes the material it is made of? The one I wish to replace is bright
> > blue in color. Is there any other way for me to identify this O-ring?
> >
> >
>
>