Can I use wd40 on my trumpet valves?

There’s really not a good substitute for 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.

Can a valve get stuck open?

An exhaust valve can be stuck open, but not closed. The camshaft forces it open, and if it’d be really stuck, the engine head would be destroyed. An open stuck valve would prevent compression and the plug coming out alltogether.

Can I use olive oil on my trumpet valves?

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.

Can you use baby oil instead of valve oil?

Baby oil can act as a substitute for another lubricant after you remove stuck valves. That way, you can keep the valves from sticking again. As with other alternatives, start with a small amount of baby oil and add more if you need to. Baby oil primarily uses mineral oil, which is very similar to standard valve oil.

Why is my valve stuck?

Stuck valves are usually caused by a build-up of deposits and/orcorrosion on the valve stem. Because the fit of the stem in theguide is so snug, it doesn’t take much build-up on the valve stemto interfere with free movement of the valve within the guide.

Why are my trumpet valves sticking?

The valves are too sticky. This can occur if the oil has caused debris to loosen in the trumpet valve case. It can be fixed by pulling the valve out and thoroughly wiping it with a clean cloth. It may also be helpful to remove the bottom valve cap to clean the valve casing.

Can you use Vaseline on trumpet valves?

Vaseline should never be used because it is corrosive to brass. Moving and greasing all slides and bottom caps once a month will help prevent slides and caps from sticking. Valve casings and tuning slide receivers can be cleaned more thoroughly by using a trumpet cleaning rod.

How do you fix a stuck trumpet valve?

Fix: Pull the valve out and make sure the engraved number is pointing toward the trumpet mouthpiece. Problem: The valves are now really sticky. Reason: The oil may have loosen up debris in the trumpet valve case. Fix: Pull the valve completely out and wipe down with a clean cloth.

How do you clean a trumpet valve?

Steps Take the valves out. Put them in a bowl of lukewarm water and take some soap that you wash dishes with (like Dawn). Lightly scrub outside of the valves with a cloth to get rid off any grease. Clean the inside of the valves with a snake brush or valve casing brush. Dry them down with a towel or let them dry naturally. Oil them with valve oil.

What is a spit valve in a trumpet?

The trumpeter puckers her lips and blows on the mouthpiece of the trumpet. During this process saliva or spit can enter the trumpet. The spit can damage the trumpet and distort sound quality. This is why all trumpets have something call a spit valve, which is used to empty the spit from the trumpet.