Lubing the O-Ring

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pool 1  (pl)
n.
1. A whole in the ground into which you throw money.


The The Wet Spot chlorinator was leaking today. I took it apart and knew almost immediately that it needed a new o-ring.

Luckily, the pool supply store had it in stock. A nice young man helped me find what I needed. Unfortunately there is one other product that goes with the purchase of a new o-ring.

Store Clerk: "Do you need any lube?"
CJ: "I have some at home - for the treadmill" (nice recovery CJ). Can I just use that?"
Store Clerk: "Depends - is it petroleum based or silicone based?"
CJ's Brain: Petroleum based? That's the kind you are not supposed to use with condemns. But for treadmills? I don't think treadmills care.
Store Clerk: "We sell it here."
CJ: "Great, I'll take one tube."

Then the other clerk chimes in telling me the all pool parts that could use a good greasing. Now I have two young men talking to me about lube. Please, unless I'm in a shop in Provincetown, I shouldn't not be having this discussion.

Long story short, I paid for my products, went home, and fixed the chlorinator.  Now if I could just get the dirt out of The Wet Spot, we could all dive in.








Comments

Taradharma said…
you're killing me here, CJ. I have a weak constitution and all this talk of lube, wet spots and the like is making it difficult for me to breathe!
May 20, 2012 at 3:12 AM
Anonymous said…
Is it flavored?
May 22, 2012 at 11:04 AM
Anonymous said…
Man, fixing up that pool is sexier than "50 Shades of Grey"...
May 23, 2012 at 9:28 AM
Martini Cartwheels said…
Oh these comments are too funny. Love it!
June 3, 2012 at 9:28 PM
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