Lubricating Dump Valves and Cables

[mossemi]

ScubaRx and I did a hands on demonstration and discussion about PEX plumbing at the 2022 OTTO's rally.  It seemed to be well received by those that participated.  We were talking recently about lubricating the dump valve cables and the valves themselves and thought it might be a subject for discussion at this years rally if there was enough interest.  So if anyone has interest in this topic, please PM me directly.  And if anyone is having trouble with their dump valves, we might be able to incorporate that into the demonstration/discussion if they are willing to have some “amateur plumbers” in and around their Ollies.  We will limit this offer to 2 Ollies if there are any volunteer victims!

 

Mossey

[Mike and Carol]

Your PEX presentation and hands on learning started me on my PEX repair abilities.  It was what I needed to get started.  I think the dump valve class would also be good.  Steve showed me what to do years ago and I’ve been able to remove, clean and lube my cables a few times.  Ditto on the valves.  Mike

[connor77]

2 hours ago, mossemi said:

ScubaRx and I did a hands on demonstration and discussion about PEX plumbing at the 2022 OTTO's rally.  It seemed to be well received by those that participated.  We were talking recently about lubricating the dump valve cables and the valves themselves and thought it might be a subject for discussion at this years rally if there was enough interest.  So if anyone has interest in this topic, please PM me directly.  And if anyone is having trouble with their dump valves, we might be able to incorporate that into the demonstration/discussion if they are willing to have some “amateur plumbers” in and around their Ollies.  We will limit this offer to 2 Ollies if there are any volunteer victims!

 

Mossey

Mossemi / Scuba,  this is a great example of what I think would be helpful in terms of videos to walk people through how to perform these tasks.  Doesn't necessarily have to be an Oliver person so long as what is done and video'd is approved by Oliver.  The obvious beauty of the videos (both the "full" length ones and the shorts) is that once they're done, they're available to everyone always. 

[mossemi]

This is really short notice for me to start my acting classes, but your point is noted.

Mossey

[Patriot]

I look forward to the presentations.

Patriot🇺🇸

[topgun2]

57 minutes ago, mossemi said:

This is really short notice for me to start my acting classes, but your point is noted.

No problem - remember that you will be near ScubaRx!😁

[ScubaRx]

5 hours ago, connor77 said:

Mossemi / Scuba,  this is a great example of what I think would be helpful in terms of videos to walk people through how to perform these tasks.  Doesn't necessarily have to be an Oliver person so long as what is done and video'd is approved by Oliver.  The obvious beauty of the videos (both the "full" length ones and the shorts) is that once they're done, they're available to everyone always. 

Kevin, if you have the equipment and are so inclined, feel free to video our demo and post it. This is something that everyone will encounter during their tenure as an owner and the procedure is pretty straightforward to observe and do but very hard to comprehend from written instructions. I think you’ve got a great idea. 

[connor77]

2 hours ago, ScubaRx said:

Kevin, if you have the equipment and are so inclined, feel free to video our demo and post it. This is something that everyone will encounter during their tenure as an owner and the procedure is pretty straightforward to observe and do but very hard to comprehend from written instructions. I think you’ve got a great idea. 

Will do!

[Steve-Gwenne]

Fantastic ---  re doing this class, videoing it. & posting it here on the Forum.  We are unable to attend the Rally & this sounds like a topic we would appreciate knowing more about.

[dewdev]

On 4/18/2023 at 6:54 PM, ScubaRx said:

Kevin, if you have the equipment and are so inclined, feel free to video our demo and post it. This is something that everyone will encounter during their tenure as an owner and the procedure is pretty straightforward to observe and do but very hard to comprehend from written instructions. I think you’ve got a great idea. 

Steve:

Can you send me a copy of the video or let me know if it gets posted on the forum (or bring it with you in June).

Thanks

[ScubaRx]

11 hours ago, dewdev said:

Steve:

Can you send me a copy of the video or let me know if it gets posted on the forum (or bring it with you in June).

Thanks

I don't know if conner77 will have it ready before the end of the rally. We plan on leaving the Alabama Oliver Rally and immediately start slowly heading North to the Maine Oliver Rally. But, I'll be happy to show you how to do it while we're in Booth Bay in June, maybe others will be interested as well.

[mossemi]

Update!

Wayfinder and connor77 have volunteered to have everyone in their Ollie's for the dump valve  discussion!  😮 Just kidding! 😎 We will try to do most of the discussion in a common place and then do a practical demonstration in and around the volunteer's Ollie's.

Mossey

[mossemi]

We got home from our 2023 OTTO rally trip yesterday and have a couple of days of Ollie cleanup scheduled.  It was a little rainy at the rally, but we had very good time meeting some new owners and reconnecting with old ones.  Now on to the business at hand!

ScubaRx and I would like to apologize to all of you that responded to the dump valve maintenance discussion we had planned for the rally.  As some of you know, Steve was under the weather and cut his rally stay a couple of days short.  He is on the mend and getting better.  This discussion is something we will try to complete at a future rally.

Thank you all,

Mossey