? for those with carpet mills

What side do you spray the silicone spray on...the belt side, or the carpet side?
Also, my belt is starting to look a little worn. How do you know when it is time to replace it?
Thanks in advance.

 

Are you running the mill with the carpet side down? This is how they are intended to run...spray the silicone on the board that the carpet runs over. The dog should be running on the rubber backing of the carpet

 

Is the deck where the dog is running on wearing down? If so you spray it there to help stregthen the belt an give a bit more grip as well

 

Yep, dog is running with carpet side down...OK, so I need to take the mill apart and spray the board it sounds like?

Nope, not the deck, just the rubber portion of the carpet back...in the middle. I got the siliconized caulk they recommend on the site (grand carpet mill) but haven't put it on there yet.

 

OK, last night I sprayed the rollers, the board, and the carpet with a layer of silicone...then put a layer siliconized acrylic on the rubber side. I can now wait to replace the belt for a bit, the siliconized acrylic works awesome for preserving the belt!

Also, the silicone spray has made the belt MUCH more free spinning...solomon got more of an aerobic workout and ran a lot longer. Thanks again for the tips!!!:cool: