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ball valve quesiton
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 4:09 pm
by djt
i am wanting to put a spring and pin to open the ball valve on my coaxil piston faster. The pvc valve is relatively new and is pretty stiff, it doesnt open very easily. Does anyone have any tips or tricks on how to break in the valve faster so a very large spring isnt required to open it?
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 5:56 pm
by ProfessorAmadeus
use dishwashing soap on it and while your watching tv keep moving it open and closed
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 9:55 pm
by Atlantis
That's probably the only way to do it.
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 10:19 pm
by djt
would the soap like harden a little in the valve if it wasnt used for awhile? cause i have seen drops of soap before that sat on the sink and were thicker after sitting out in the open air.
Posted: Thu Jun 15, 2006 11:15 pm
by boilingleadbath
Short answear: Yes.
Short solution: Drip some water down the barrel.
Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2006 5:24 pm
by MrCrowley
on my pvc ball valve when it was stiff i opened it up and dryed all the grease and shit thats on the inside up and then used dish washing liquid.