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Originally Posted by tom turner  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. |
.... I wish I had the time to do this. Or, I should say, I wish I would take the time to do this at least once per week.
I oil before I play each day. I do not use the oil sparingly. I use ample oil. This oil wash will clean the crud off the piston and cylinder walls. This crud will collect in the bottom valve cap or on your clothes. Keep your bottom caps clean and oil often.