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tom turner · 02-10-2007, 01:20 PM

To extend the life of the horn's valves by years before they start leaking . . .

Valves should be WIPED DOWN (to remove deposits) each time you get it out, with clean, LINT-FREE cotton cheesecloth. Cut the cheesecloth into little squares (1 1/2" x 1" is great) and keep a stack of clean squares in little baggies inside your case until needed. Discard the cheesecloth after use.

Doing so, you'll be extremely amazed at the crud that comes off on the cheesecloth.

Then, re-oil the valves well before using! Also, give the horn a good, cleansing bath about once a month that includes scrubbing the inside valve casings with a nylon valve cleaning brush, followed by running a clean, lint-free cotton rag through each casing, followed by liberal re-oiling as above.

You'll NEVER have a valve problem, and your horn will play and respond as new for many years to come.

T.

02-10-2007, 01:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
tom turner Mezzo Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 788	Re: How often do you oil your valves? To extend the life of the horn's valves by years before they start leaking . . . Valves should be WIPED DOWN (to remove deposits) each time you get it out, with clean, LINT-FREE cotton cheesecloth. Cut the cheesecloth into little squares (1 1/2" x 1" is great) and keep a stack of clean squares in little baggies inside your case until needed. Discard the cheesecloth after use. Doing so, you'll be extremely amazed at the crud that comes off on the cheesecloth. Then, re-oil the valves well before using! Also, give the horn a good, cleansing bath about once a month that includes scrubbing the inside valve casings with a nylon valve cleaning brush, followed by running a clean, lint-free cotton rag through each casing, followed by liberal re-oiling as above. You'll NEVER have a valve problem, and your horn will play and respond as new for many years to come. T. Last edited by tom turner; 02-10-2007 at 01:23 PM.