Rust on fixture

[Manose]

So the hybrid fixture I was wanting to use on my new build has some rust on the hinge
Should I worry about it and take some action like try and remove it or just cover it with some vasoline

You can see the othe hinge look just fine

 

[Manose]

Can a mod move this to chemistry please?

 

[Reefering1]

I wouldn't hesitate to use that fixture. It's not like the rust is in the water... Vaseline or molykote 111(preferred) is a good idea.

 

[Naekuh]

its not like your going to drop that fixture in the tank like reefering states.
And if it does, you have bigger problems.

 

[Manose]

I wouldn't hesitate to use that fixture. It's not like the rust is in the water... Vaseline or molykote 111(preferred) is a good idea.

Gonna use some Plumber silicone grease maybe to protect it

its not like your going to drop that fixture in the tank like reefering states.
And if it does, you have bigger problems.

Air born rust can do some crazy things plus I want to protect this thing as its one of a very few made

 

[Reefering1]

I suggest Molykote 111 because it is food grade lubricant, just in case you get it in the water

 

[Manose]

I suggest Molykote 111 because it is food grade lubricant, just in case you get it in the water

this is food grade so it should work https://www.homedepot.com/p/DANCO-0-5-oz-Silicone-Faucet-Grease-88693/203193536#overlay
any like you guys say its not going in the water