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03-23-2017, 11:58 AM
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Quilts&Brews
2017 30' Classic
Marlton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 16
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In-Line Valves Aldi System Not Moving ?
Hello again .....
My first attempt at de-winterizing our new '17 Classic. My issue is I can not turn the line valves to open or closed as needed on the Aldi system lines under the dinette seat. I have applied a reasonable amount of force but they will not move. I do not want to damage them or the lines by applying excess force. Has anyone experienced this problem and if so what was the remedy?
Thank you as always ....
Jed
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03-23-2017, 01:41 PM
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2017 30' Classic
Titusville
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2016
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Hi Pops1814- glad to hear you are getting ready to travel with your Classic. I did have a bit of trouble getting the valve to move and was very concerned that I was about to break it as well, Just as I was about to give up I gave it one more try and low and behold it moved. I am sure you will get lots of advice from others that have our model and are much more familiar with all things Airstream and Alde related but my advice is to try once more. Remember Righty - tightly, lefty - loosely and go for it.
Once I was able to move it I did hit it with a touch of WD-40 and it works easy now.
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03-23-2017, 01:45 PM
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Quilts&Brews
2017 30' Classic
Marlton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 16
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kendrick.l.j
Hi Pops1814- glad to hear you are getting ready to travel with your Classic. I did have a bit of trouble getting the valve to move and was very concerned that I was about to break it as well, Just as I was about to give up I gave it one more try and low and behold it moved. I am sure you will get lots of advice from others that have our model and are much more familiar with all things Airstream and Alde related but my advice is to try once more. Remember Righty - tightly, lefty - loosely and go for it.
Once I was able to move it I did hit it with a touch of WD-40 and it works easy now.
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Thank you
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03-24-2017, 05:06 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
Upper St Clair
, Pennsylvania
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Pops, they move, keep them level don't pull or push and they will turn. Enjoy.
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03-24-2017, 03:07 PM
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Sonoma Co.
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Try a touch of silicon spray lubricant. It's non-toxic, non-corrosive, and odorless. It's not a solvent, but it will penetrate microscopic crevices pretty well.
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03-31-2017, 12:21 PM
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2017 30' Classic
Titusville
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2016
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Just following up....did you get the valve to move?
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04-01-2017, 07:05 AM
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Quilts&Brews
2017 30' Classic
Marlton
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 16
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Thank you ....
Yes I did eventually, with some careful strength, turn the valves in the right direction ... thank you everyone for the GREAT advice and the follow up
Jed
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04-02-2017, 09:35 AM
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2017 30' Classic
Titusville
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2016
Posts: 1,209
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Excellent!
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04-02-2017, 10:08 AM
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ObviouslyKnot
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KAILUA
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Join Date: Nov 2016
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JFYI, I checked a couple of my valves on alde tubing, one CW and one CCW to shut, so lefty loose-e doesn't apply to winky quarter throw ball valves installed by Airstream.
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