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How to loosen a pvc ball valve lever?
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 2:25 am
by Beastmode1607
I'm making a homemade pneumatic air rifle and this will be my trigger to release the compressed air, i bought a pvc ball valve 1" and it's hard to turn, how can it make it easier? Thanks! Btw wd-40 will ruin it so that's out of the question lol
Re: How to loosen a pvc ball valve lever?
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 8:17 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
Silicone oil is a good idea, but it will always be a bit tight. You should extend the handle if you want to make it easier to turn.
Posted: Tue Jun 24, 2014 1:52 pm
by Beastmode1607
jackssmirkingrevenge wrote:Silicone oil is a good idea, but it will always be a bit tight. You should extend the handle if you want to make it easier to turn.
Will pneumatic tool oil work?
Re: How to loosen a pvc ball valve lever?
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2014 12:03 pm
by jackssmirkingrevenge
Assuming it's formulated not to attack seals, yes. Do not use anything which is not friendly to o-rings and the like.
Re: How to loosen a pvc ball valve lever?
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:47 am
by POLAND_SPUD
Gently apply lubrication, then gradually loosen it up till it's perfect. Note that some lubricants can damage rubber/latex products
Funny how some things apply both to valves and wimin
Re: How to loosen a pvc ball valve lever?
Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2014 7:43 am
by jackssmirkingrevenge
POLAND_SPUD wrote:Funny how some things apply both to valves and wimin
You say funny, I say convenient
