The original gate valves were the very first thing I replaced when doing the refit on Sunshine. They were all seized in open position. When I pulled them apart the rubber stoppers were long gone. Everything had corroded out a long time ago. The boat was floating on its own pluming. I replaced everything with Groco flanged type thru hull (bronze) with Groco gate valves. I feel much better now leaving the boat all year in the marina. From: "John.Kinsella John.Kinsella@... [AlbinVega]"
AlbinVega@yahoogroups.com To: "
albinvega@yahoogroups.com"
albinvega@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, December 9, 2018 8:58 AM Subject: [AlbinVega] Original (!) Sea cock has failed
Hi all.My (original as far as I know) under-sink seacock (the type with a red "rosette" handle that rotates to open and close has failed (in closed position).
I closed the under sink tap/handle when ready to leave the boat today. I noticed that there seemed to be more friction than usual.Then I decided to wash my hands and tried to open the sea cock to drain the sink.
No good - the tap just rotates but the sink doesn't drain.
I'll replace the sea cock with a modern one when I lift out to get the antifouling done in January. I'll replace the other four too.
In the meantime, given that the seacock is locked closed, should I worry?
And is there anything I can *safely* do to persuade the tap to open? ( The boat is still on its finger berth.)
Thanks John V1447 Breakaway
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