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
Try some WD 40 (or Silicone spray) on the difficult valves. I would certainly try to rebuild them, instead of cutting them out...
Open the tops and inspect for debris that might cause the binding.
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.
on 6/25/2008 12:04 AM snipped-for-privacy@aol.com said the following:
One could buy the silicone grease for pool valves at any pool supply store. Another similar product is SilGlide, sold in NAPA automotive stores.
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