Frozen seacock tips and which way to close

[Boathook]

It loooks a good quality item and if the handle 'motion' feels' smooth I would leave in place. I'm going to try some cheap cola in my heads when next on board to clean the oulet pipe / pump. I have tried vinegar in the past but cola seems a cheaper option !

Success. Flushed the cheapest 3 liter of cola over the course of two weeks. Then a heat gun for about a minute and a half. Light tapping with a hammer in the clockwise direction (facing the seacock) moved it straight away. After it was closed, tried flushing some water and it was indeed closed.

I'll be sure to operate all seacocks on a regular basis.

Is there anything else I should do with the problem seacock between now and next haul out? Don't know if it's worth the trouble to remove the waste hose, pour more soda in, or maybe mild acid. Apply lanolin. Or should I consider it resolved as long as its operated on a regular basis?

 

[sailaboutvic]

Tip ..
Now and then take the handle off and keep rotating the ball with a spanner , it will help to keep the ball clean .