[Has anyone used Plaig reel bearings?]

Any more information on these?

Are they of Japanese manufacturing origin?

Not too interested in Chinese stuff.

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[Daiwa Mag Seal]

I used to think that the Magseal was some hi tech complicated mechanism and I was afraid to pull my reels apart. Now that I have, its just made up of a simple magnet with a fluid between it and another metal.

I've pulled apart my Certate and I can tell you the fluid seals one area, but the plastic frame that holds the seals magnet (the grey plastic that says magsealed on it) is not sealed too well so water can still find its way under this and into the same area the magseal supposed to be protecting..

The mag seal makes it more difficult but water can still get in. Water can also enter these reels at the reverse switch and also under the bottom cap where it screws on.

I would much prefer an old type rubber seal instead of the fluid any day. This is what the Stella's and old Saltiga's used and worked well. It is much simpler and the tiny bit of added resistance from it would not be noticeable.

If anyone is interested, I have sourced some quality non Daiwa ferrofluid to refill the magseal and it has tested out good. So if you want to service your own reel there are other fluids you can use.

Oh and my favourite Magseal reel is currently the 2500 Certate and It's also my favourite reel overall. It has a metal type frame and quality gears that are strong, smooth and last.

Good on you mate for sourcing some ferrofluid. Can you tell me where I can get some please?

Tried to send you a PM but not working.

exp2000@netspace.net.au