I believe that the white membrane should be cleaned thoroughly with hot
soapy water, and then replaced onto the yellow valve piece. If it is not
cleaned properly, this can impede pump functioning.  The yellow membranes
are inexpensive,and do need replacing occasionally.

Kathleen

At 09:04 AM 7/10/2002 -0400, you wrote:
>I don't recommmend removing the membrane all the time. I find that when moms
>pull that membrane on and off all the time, it tends to tear. This causes
>breakage and cracks on the valve, too. Then, the pump doesn't work. Rinsing
>well seems to work best for my lady's.


Kathleen B. Bruce, BSN, IBCLC co-owner Lactnet, Indep. Consultant
http://together.net/~kbruce/kbbspin.html
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