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Stormin Mormon
Apr 30, 2013, 10:01:50 AM4/30/13
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I work on equipment, where there is a valve cap that gets cold and wet. the threads tend to rust, and make it impossible to remove the valve cap.
I've tried WD, PB Blaster (they rapidly evaporate) and a couple types of grease. What can be used to keep these threads from rusting?
Makes me wonder if Rectorseal #5 slow set is the choice? Marine grease? Dielectric grease? White lithium grease?
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I've tried WD, PB Blaster (they rapidly evaporate) and a couple types of grease. What can be used to keep these threads from rusting?
Makes me wonder if Rectorseal #5 slow set is the choice? Marine grease? Dielectric grease? White lithium grease?
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Christopher A. Young
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The Daring Dufas
Apr 30, 2013, 10:12:25 AM4/30/13
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On 4/30/2013 9:01 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
> I work on equipment, where there is a valve cap that gets cold and
> wet. the threads tend to rust, and make it impossible to remove the
> valve cap.
>
> I've tried WD, PB Blaster (they rapidly evaporate) and a couple types
> of grease. What can be used to keep these threads from rusting?
>
> Makes me wonder if Rectorseal #5 slow set is the choice? Marine
> grease? Dielectric grease? White lithium grease? .
Teflon pipe dope is what I've used on refrigeration service valve caps
> I work on equipment, where there is a valve cap that gets cold and
> wet. the threads tend to rust, and make it impossible to remove the
> valve cap.
>
> I've tried WD, PB Blaster (they rapidly evaporate) and a couple types
> of grease. What can be used to keep these threads from rusting?
>
> Makes me wonder if Rectorseal #5 slow set is the choice? Marine
> grease? Dielectric grease? White lithium grease? .
on the suction side. I haven't had one stick with a thin film of it on
the service valve threads. ^_^
TDD
Paul Drahn
Apr 30, 2013, 11:22:29 AM4/30/13
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have seen are brass. Most cap I have seen in the last 20 years are
plastic. Do you have something else in mind?
In case you have steel on steel, or something like that getting wet, I
would suggest anti-sieze compound of some type.
Paul
The Daring Dufas
Apr 30, 2013, 2:48:10 PM4/30/13
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three of the valves. those caps cover the valve stem which is a 1/4"
square drive stem which needs a wrench to turn it. Some service valves
are made of steel with steel caps which can rust in place. ^_^
http://www.muellerindustries.com/products/hvac-refrigeration/refrigeration-valves/packed-line-valves
http://tinyurl.com/cc8wp7v
TDD
cl...@snyder.on.ca
Apr 30, 2013, 8:35:04 PM4/30/13
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one. Anyiseize works well if you must stick with a ferrous cap.
Stormin Mormon
Apr 30, 2013, 8:55:49 PM4/30/13
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The brass and plastic caps also rot on. One more example of you offering advice where you don't have experience.
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Stormin Mormon
Apr 30, 2013, 8:56:21 PM4/30/13
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Sounds like the voice of experience. Thanks.
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Stormin Mormon
Apr 30, 2013, 8:57:46 PM4/30/13
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Yes, that, or over the controlling stem.
In either case, "should" not be under
pressure.
I'm working on steel threads, and some
times brass. Caps can be steel, brass,
or plastic. With steel threads, all three
caps rot on.
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In either case, "should" not be under
pressure.
I'm working on steel threads, and some
times brass. Caps can be steel, brass,
or plastic. With steel threads, all three
caps rot on.
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Stormin Mormon
Apr 30, 2013, 9:02:17 PM4/30/13
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This is fairly close, the black cap is what rots on.
http://upload.ecvv.com/upload/Product/20123/China_refrigeration_valves201232849321.JPG
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http://upload.ecvv.com/upload/Product/20123/China_refrigeration_valves201232849321.JPG
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The Daring Dufas
Apr 30, 2013, 11:47:47 PM4/30/13
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On 4/30/2013 8:02 PM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
> This is fairly close, the black cap is what rots on.
> http://upload.ecvv.com/upload/Product/20123/China_refrigeration_valves201232849321.JPG
>
That black cap is a Bakelite or fiber filled plastic, not steel and the
> This is fairly close, the black cap is what rots on.
> http://upload.ecvv.com/upload/Product/20123/China_refrigeration_valves201232849321.JPG
>
Teflon paste will work for those too. You can put a dab on your finger
and make like a proctologist to the cap making sure all the threads have
a light coat of Teflon paste. ^_^
TDD
Stormin Mormon
May 1, 2013, 6:28:00 AM5/1/13
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Just goes to show that I'm bipartisan, open minded,
and certainly not racist. I'm using white Teflon paste
on black caps, so that they have freedom of motion.
Thank you for the real world experience, I'll try and
find some white teflon paste to use.
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and certainly not racist. I'm using white Teflon paste
on black caps, so that they have freedom of motion.
Thank you for the real world experience, I'll try and
find some white teflon paste to use.
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The Daring Dufas
May 1, 2013, 7:19:35 AM5/1/13
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On 5/1/2013 5:28 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
> Just goes to show that I'm bipartisan, open minded,
> and certainly not racist. I'm using white Teflon paste
> on black caps, so that they have freedom of motion.
>
> Thank you for the real world experience, I'll try and
> find some white teflon paste to use.
> .
A little dab 'l do ya. ^_^
> Just goes to show that I'm bipartisan, open minded,
> and certainly not racist. I'm using white Teflon paste
> on black caps, so that they have freedom of motion.
>
> Thank you for the real world experience, I'll try and
> find some white teflon paste to use.
> .
TDD
Stormin Mormon
May 1, 2013, 7:54:26 AM5/1/13
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My Dad used that same expression, when I was a kid. That's an old memory. Thank you.
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TimR
May 1, 2013, 8:07:44 AM5/1/13
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I've mentioned it before, but I use Teflon tape for similar uses.
It seems to be as good as antiseize but less messy.
I think I even have some on trumpet valve caps. (very fine threads, often left in place for long periods of time, but removal is necessary for lubrication)
It seems to be as good as antiseize but less messy.
I think I even have some on trumpet valve caps. (very fine threads, often left in place for long periods of time, but removal is necessary for lubrication)
The Daring Dufas
May 1, 2013, 2:39:05 PM5/1/13
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On 5/1/2013 6:54 AM, Stormin Mormon wrote:
> My Dad used that same expression, when I was a kid. That's an old memory. Thank you.
> .
It was from the Brylcreem commercial jingle back when guys put greasy
> My Dad used that same expression, when I was a kid. That's an old memory. Thank you.
> .
kid stuff in their hair to hold it in place before the hairspray called
things like "The Dry Look" came into fashion. ^_^
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brylcreem
http://overlookedgems.blogspot.com/2006/04/dry-look.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0hFpO19ecA
TDD
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