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Old Snipe


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I carry a can of silicone spray in my wet bay.  Every once in a while, after I've openned the valve, a spray a little silicone on the metal shaft, then open and close the valve a couple of times.  You'll be amazed at how easy the valve will open after that.


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Hi Paul:

Thanks for the tip. I tried it and it really works.

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You're very welcome!


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An interesting post I saw the other day, a guy had drilled and tapped a hole for a zirk fitting in the case of the handle and pumped it up with grease. Said it worked real well. Haven't had a chance to check it out but was also a good idea but certainly not as easy as spraying with silicone. I'm gonna try the silicone first! I occasionally used WD40 but it attracts dirt.

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That silicone spray is great stuff.  I've used it on the jacks, tv antenna, and locks.  Never even thought of using it on the dump valves - thanks for the hint.

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