Hi, To create some traffic for our newcomer, I thought I'd ask for recommendations for a penetrating oil to apply to stuck gate valves; the typical kind found on 15 mm and 22 mm domestic copper piping.
I've had WD40 suggested, but it isn't the same thing. I've quite a few stuck gate valves. Getting applying torque by hand, back and forth until it starts moving has freed some. I've returned the open ones to fully open less a quarter turn to help prevent future sticking. Presumably that doesn't impact flow, with the gate only cutting in after more turning? The tap on the incoming mains is also stuck. :-) -- Cheers, Ralph. -- Next meeting: Online, Jitsi, Tuesday, 2026-03-03 20:00 Check to whom you are replying Meetings, mailing list, IRC, ... https://dorset.lug.org.uk New thread, don't hijack: mailto:[email protected]
