What can you use as valve oil? Valve oil is a water based lubricant, so it won’t hurt your instrument, but using oil or silicone based lubricants, like WD-40 or T-9, can eat away at the nickel in your instrument and cause serious damage.
Buy synthetic Oil.
I use a brand called Fat Cat.
If they are stuck, use a penetrating oil like WD-40.
Can you use Vaseline as valve oil? Unscrew the top valve from the valve casing, and pull the valve out in a straight line. Do not oil your valves from the bottom caps. Slide grease keeps slides airtight and maintains smooth movement. Vaseline should never be used because it is corrosive to brass.
What can you substitute for trumpet valve oil? > a Sunday (i.e., hardware or drug store chemical)
What is Valve oil made of? Regular valve oils are traditionally made from a blend of standard mineral oils such as kerosene or paraffin oil.
What can you use as valve oil? – Related Questions
Can water be used as valve oil?
Water won’t hurt your trumpet, but it is nowhere near as good as actual oil. One time a trumpet player in our band needed valve oil and no one had it with them. We were on the field and far, far away from the band room. Our director said to use spit.
Can you use Vaseline as tuning slide grease?
“NEVER use Vaseline in place of slide grease.
This will corrode your trumpet.
” “Vaseline will work too, but be sure that it is non-acidic.
What can I use instead of slide grease?
pure lanolin (best)/tuning slide grease (good)/Vaseline or petroleum jelly (good in a pinch)-for lubricating tuning slides.
Can you use WD40 as valve oil?
unless you plan on drinking the stuff. Valve oil is toxic. If you don’t like the smell of something..then don’t use it. WD40 is a general purpose cleaner..and it is in fact a lubricant that works great in some applicationsnot so good in others.
Can you use olive oil on a trumpet?
Using WD-40, mineral oil, olive oil, or other oils found in your home are not recommended for oiling trumpet valves.
Although it may be tempting to use these since they are typically easily accessible, it is wise to wait until you can buy proper valve oil.
These home-remedies can severely damage a brass instrument.
Does Walmart sell valve oil?
Valve Oil, Bluejuice 2 oz.
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Can valve oil kill you?
Can valve oil kill you
Does valve oil go bad?
As far as your thinking that “old oil breaks down in the bottle” is concerned the answer is yes.
The longevity varies with different oils, but the average would be 2-3 years or so.
What is the best valve oil?
Quick Answer: The Top Valve Oils for Trumpet
Name Price
#1.
Blue Juice Valve Oil CHECK PRICE
#2.
MusicNomad MN703 Premium Valve Oil, 2 oz.
CHECK PRICE
#3.
Monster Premium Synthetic Valve Oil CHECK PRICE
#4.
Can I use valve oil instead of slide grease?
Valve oil is very thin and has the consistency of water, therefore it makes everything move fast. Remember these are “slow slides“, so you must grease them, not oil them. You can buy tuning slide grease at most music stores for just a few dollars. You can even use Vaseline.
What is the difference between valve oil and key oil?
The difference is in the viscosity or thickness. Key or valve oils are thin or light. Slide oil for trombone slides is thicker. Oil for tuning slides (on trumpets, trombones and other brass instruments) is very thick.
Can you use Vaseline on instruments?
As a general rule of thumb, don’t use Vaseline or any other type of petroleum jelly on the tuning slides- they’ll corrode the tubes and can cause seizing of the slides.
Only use slide grease that’s created specifically for brass instruments.
What can I use for trombone slide oil?
Oil. I don’t generally recommend using oil for trombone slides, but it is an option if you’re caught without anything else. Use a good quality valve oil, preferably something on the heavier/thicker side and apply several drops to the top of the inner slides just like you would with a liquid lubricant.
Can you use baby oil instead of valve oil?
Valve oil is a water based lubricant, so it won’t hurt your instrument, but using oil or silicone based lubricants, like WD-40 or T-9, can eat away at the nickel in your instrument and cause serious damage.
Then I’d probably use baby oil for lube.
But 3-in-1 oil is fine too.
What is tuning slide grease made of?
Tuning slide grease is either made of an organic grease which is composed of a base oil (such as anhydrous lanolin) and a thickener (typically a soap), or a synthetic grease composed of a synthetic base such as a refined petroleum product with a thickener.
Is there a difference between cork grease and slide grease?
Re: Trumpet slide grease for clarinet cork
Can I use baby oil on a trumpet?
If they are stuck, use a penetrating oil like WD-40.
Then pull them out and clean them.
Then I’d probably use baby oil for lube.
But 3-in-1 oil is fine too.
