Good News was launched on Saturday . Days prior I had applied a lubricant to all through valves , as I do every pre launch, using an artist paintbrush from the underside with Teflon or this year lithium grease .
The valve for the head hand basin has always been stiff ,but operable .
But today I could not budge it from the closed position even using a 4 “ extension to the valve handle .
I am resisting the temptation to apply more force fearing the ultimate disaster.
Any ideas or experience in this area ?
Bob Jenkins
Good News 30U
Toronto
I had a frozen through hull on the head as well. Fortunately it was frozen shut. I detached the hose and squirted a lot of Liquid Wrench into the housing and let it sit for about a week while I was away from the boat. Worked like a charm. Don’t forget to reattach the hose before you test it. I had also slipped some clear plastic hose over the valve handle which made it easier on my hand to work the valve.
By FROZEN THRU HULL - I assume you mean the valve.
Try backing off the valve very slightly – the older versions can be over tightened when attaching to the thru hull. causing the valve to appear as frozen. The newer versions have a stop system to prevent this happening.
By backing off- I mean as if you intend to dismantle the valve.- I discovered this a few years ago when I had the same problem
Safe Sailing
Cedric – Single Malt 26 C #207
Chester Nova Scotia