[C320-list] Macerator handle and marelon handles

[Warren Updike]

Forespar does not require lubrication of the ball valve.  They do recommend
operating every valve at least once a month.  When on the hard, the valves
operate very easily.  Once in the water, they are much harder to operate.  I
wonder why that is???

Warren & Pattie Updike
1994 C320 #62 "Warr De Mar"

-----Original Message-----
From: John Frost [mailto:john at frostnet.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 6:32 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Macerator handle and marelon handles

That sounds like how mine failed Richard. On my unit, the handle screw goes
into a stainless steel acorn nut that is molded into the rotating valve ball
body. If you pull the handle in the direction away from the valve, you can
pull the acorn nut out of the body and you better have a plug or a lift
ready.

Happy Sailing!

John
2007 C320MKII
Hull 1118
Guntersville, AL




-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Richard A.
Walsh
Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 2:40 PM
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Macerator handle and marelon handles

This spring I have managed to break off the handles, both on the macerator
and under the sink.  Fortunately the valve was in the closed position under
the sink and involved pulling the boat to replace the valve and the handle.
The macerator handle came off while in the open position.  This caused water
to rush in from the opening of the handle, again had to pull the boat.
(Very quickly)  The screws that hold the handle in place is really too small
to do the job it is designed for.  Plus I keep the boat in the water all
year, where the temp dips to -10, so some distortion of the valve is
possible.  I would not recommend removing the screw from the macerator
handle.