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Posted by willshak on June 26, 2008, 10:46 am
on 6/25/2008 12:04 AM gfretwell@aol.com said the following:
> On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:58:03 -0700 (PDT), "Robert M. Gary"
>
>
>> My new house has a pool with several Jandy valves. One is a "never-
>> lube" and works very nicely. The others are not "never-lube" and are
>> now very, very stuff. .Can I lube them? If not can I replace them with
>> "never-lube" by simply taking the mixer out (removing the top screws)
>> or do I need to glue the entire new valve body into the line and cut
>> the old one out?
>>
>> -Robert
>>
>
> Do not use Vaseline, oil, grease or WD40!!! (no petroleum products)
> according to Jandy
> Use a 100% silicone valve grease like Dow 111 silicone or "Jandy
> Lube". Once you get this cleaned out you can just add grease through
> the screw cap on the side.
>
One could buy the silicone grease for pool valves at any pool supply store.
Another similar product is SilGlide, sold in NAPA automotive stores.
--
Bill
In Hamptonburgh, NY
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