Long term storage of 0-rings

[oplholik]

Okey, so discussions have, and are being discussed for long term storage of nic, flavors, pg, and vg. So how about o-rings. I'm thinking maybe a small cigar box with a small humidor humidifier. These use pg and water to maintain humidity. Is it necessary? What say you.

 

[Frenchfry1942]

I think this went by a couple of three weeks ago. I am not sure what sub-forum, though. Anyway, a pill bottle with VG in it was what caught my eye.

I thought that only one bottle per size or for the topper that the o-rings went to. I store the extra o-rings that come with the topper with the other spare parts for said topper.

But, I also started buying o-rings somewhere way back. Oh, it had to do with paying shipping. I buy a range of o-ring sizes to save on future shipping, but I only needed one size at the time.

Anyway, just enough VG to keep them covered and label the bottles.

 

[SLIPPY_EEL]

Oxygen perishes rubber and there is oxygen in water.
What is the idea behind everyone stocking up on and storing o-rings? aren't they cheap and readily available

 

[oplholik]

Yes as long as you know the size. I do know the size of mine for my KFL's, STM's, and Erlk's. I had bought a bunch to have on hand, and I'd like to keep them in good condition for as long as possible.

 

[Woofer]

I would expect that the material the o rings are made from would lead one to the best storage practices. I'll just order some if I ever need o rings

 

[DaveP]

O-rings are a spare part that will always be around. It's just coincidence that ecigs need them. www.oringsandmore.com sells them in quantity cheaply.

If you are worrying about dry out or interaction with plastic bags, buy some small glass bottles and store them with a label on the outside. Good o-rings won't decompose over time. Most have shelf lives of 5 years or more.

What is O-Ring Shelf Life?

 

[Alien Traveler]

I would not use any liquid to store O-rings. These recommendations are from old days of low quality rubber. Manufacturers recommend to store them in sealed packages in cool dark place and not high humidity.
For example:
Storage & Shelf Life of Elastomeric Seals, O-Rings

 

[oplholik]

I would not use any liquid to store O-rings. These recommendations are from old days of low quality rubber. Manufacturers recommend to store them in sealed packages in cool dark place and not high humidity.
For example:
Storage & Shelf Life of Elastomeric Seals, O-Rings

Ok, looks like there is no problem, thanks.

 

[SLIPPY_EEL]

Ok, looks like there is no problem, thanks.

Yeah Unless you need to store them for when you get revived from your very long cryogenic sleep

 

[King_Louie]

Store them in VG? im no expert, but that doesnt sound right to me. If i had to do something blindly, i would vac-seal them with one of those affordable machines (food saver) that takes all the air out of a bag. The ones that are designed for keeping meats and such long-term in the freezer.

Maybe put one of those little dehumidifier packets you get in shoe boxes and beef jerkey along with them, if you are D-day prepping or something. Goodluck

 

[sawlight]

I bought a Harbor Frieght O-ring set 14? years ago, I dealt with a lot of hydraulic equipment, and still do occasionally. They've been sitting in the plastic box they came in, out in the garage their whole life. This is KS, 120- -20 temps, 0-85% humidity, etc., they are still fine. I'd imagine keeping them in a climate controlled environment, 30-40yrs shelf life?
Keep them out of direct sunlight and dry of petroleum products, I bet they out last both of us!