It is a good idea to exercise the Merelon valves. Forespar specifically says this in their operating instructions. They claim that the more you exercise them the better they move.
If I may suggest, it is probably advisable to exercise them more often than once a year (but I must admit that I don’t do it often enough myself). Btw. Forespar has a special lubricant they recommend for their fittings. The problem with that one is that it comes in a tube and I did not find a good way to apply it to the valve’s ball. Happy New Year Marek 1994 C270 ”Legato” Ottawa, ON From: CnC-List <[email protected]> On Behalf Of robert via CnC-List Sent: Monday, December 31, 2018 10:31 To: [email protected] Cc: robert <[email protected]> Subject: Stus-List Stuck Seacock issue My 1984 C&C 32 has all Marelon seacocks....not as great a chance for them to seize as metal ones.....nevertheless, every layup, I give them all a spray of lithium grease and close and open them . Rob Abbott C&C 32 - #277 Halifax, N.S.
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