Hello Dorset,
Thanks for the chat. I was concerned that I was filtering my emails more
than I had expected.
So, I am glad to see some conversations on the maillist arrive :-)
>Stuck Gate Valves
Interesting topic. I am currently based in Surrey, Woking. I have had a
similar issue on valves in my loft next to the cold water storage tank. They
sheared off, trying to turn them to close, and now have new valves with a
larger handle, similar to what you find next to a kitchen appliance. Much
easier to move than the older brass valves with a round tap head.
Yup, the tap on my main supply pipe gets tight to turn. After having had one
lock up, I shut mine off at least once a year, and often for a trip away for a
few days .
-Calcium in the water
I am curious. Do you get a lot of calcium deposits, in the Dorset area, on
tap openings and in your kettle? Where is your water sourced?
In Surrey we have a high calcium content in the water supply, so all kinds of
items in contact with water [taps/shower head/kettles/steam irons] will get
clogged up with a crusty deposit, where water evaporates or heats up.
In the Chalky Chilterns/Buckinhamshire its worse. Drips on the shower glass
and in the sink will leave a noticeable drip deposit if you leave them to dry.
-Bournmouth-Christchurch
I am making some research into possible areas to relocate,
So, I am looking out for features that I will come in handy.
- Linux group,
- Community workshops for project works, eg electrical appliances, fibreglass
on water craft/boards, arts workshops,
- allotment space,
- proximity to Lidl/Aldi,
- U3A groups,
etc, etc,
Got any pointers to facilities or guides to the Poole-Bournmouth-Christchurch
area?
Thanks
all the best, Bill
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On Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 09:14:27 PM GMT, Peter Merchant
<[email protected]> wrote:
On 12/02/2026 11:37, Ralph Corderoy wrote:
> 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. :-)
>
what does Gemini/ChatGpt suggest?
dislocated my shuolder today. just got home. left hand typing only.
P.
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