How to lubricate handle on water filter
How to lubricate handle on water filter
The bypass valve handle on our Shurflo water filter is extremely difficult to turn. Has anyone found a way to lubricate this valve?
Mac Carter
2006 34' PDQ PowerCat "All Heart"; MV 98; twin 100 HP Yanmars
Home Port: Bellingham WA 98229
2006 34' PDQ PowerCat "All Heart"; MV 98; twin 100 HP Yanmars
Home Port: Bellingham WA 98229
Re: How to lubricate handle on water filter
Mac,
I agree that our handle is also hard to turn, but have not thought that lubrication was possible. I just use a dish towel over the knob to give me a little better grip and it works OK. The awkward position you have on your knees reaching into the space doesn't help, but it is a boat, after all.
I agree that our handle is also hard to turn, but have not thought that lubrication was possible. I just use a dish towel over the knob to give me a little better grip and it works OK. The awkward position you have on your knees reaching into the space doesn't help, but it is a boat, after all.
Duane Ising
m/v Diva Di
Punta Gorda, FL
2006 PDQ MV 34 - hull 91, 75HP, 3-blade
m/v Diva Di
Punta Gorda, FL
2006 PDQ MV 34 - hull 91, 75HP, 3-blade
Re: How to lubricate handle on water filter
No pain, no gain... right, Duane? I actually removed all of our galley gear from that cabinet and crawled into it yesterday to disassemble the water filter. I'm 6'1" and fit in there well enough - I could sit upright inside it! I had soaked our water tank and water lines in a vinegar solution for 2 days, emptied it all yesterday and am now looking to see what else I can do to clean this system. I'm going to call Shurflo today and see what they say.
Mac Carter
2006 34' PDQ PowerCat "All Heart"; MV 98; twin 100 HP Yanmars
Home Port: Bellingham WA 98229
2006 34' PDQ PowerCat "All Heart"; MV 98; twin 100 HP Yanmars
Home Port: Bellingham WA 98229