Soda machine nozzles

[Mike Blakesley]

Is there any kind of goop that can be put on soda machine diffuser nozzles that makes them easier to remove? We have a Cornelius machine (around 20 years old) and it's like pulling teeth out of an elephant to get those damn things off. They are removed twice a week for cleaning and my concession people are constantly saying they're near impossible to pull off. I can't disagree...it's a major pain in the butt to separate them from the machine.

Any thoughts?

[Tony Bandiera Jr]

There is a food grade silicone grease that is used on other machines that would work well. You'd just need a light smear on the nozzles o-rings and they'll quit sticking. We had it when I worked at the Laemmle Grande decades ago, and I used it on my soda machine at home. I don;t recall a brand but I'm sure a web search or talking to your concessions suppler will source some.