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    Feb 22, 2008, 07:44 AM
    Fernco coupling
    Hi Do I use a lubricant on plastic to plastic 3" fernco coupling? What kind? Thanks
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    Feb 22, 2008, 08:38 AM
    If you have the correct size for 3" PVC , you shouldn't need any lubricant. Just loosen band clamps.
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