Slime innertube valve sealed itself.

[Tom B]

I recently bought a couple of Dr Sludge innertubes for use on the clunker.

When I have come to fit them I have found I can't inflate the tyre, either with the bike pump or a compressor.

I presume the slime has sealed the valve.

Any ideas how to unslime these valves?

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Schrader or Presto?

Edit:- Oops Presta

 

[PeteXXX]

I've had to take the valve core out, once or twice, and clean it up a bit.

 

[Threevok]

I stopped using Dr Sludge ones for this very reason. I have also found they no longer seal as good as they used to.

The sealant they are using seems to separate (like oil from water) and ends up looking like bird crap

I have been using Slime Tubes instead, which can still clog a bit, but not as much as Dr Sludge ones do

PS: I have found when deflating the wheel, Spinning it first and having the valve at 3 O'clock or 9 O'clock helps

 

[Deleted member 26715]

I stopped using Dr Sludge ones for this very reason. I have also found they no longer seal as good as they used to.

The sealant they are using seems to separate (like oil from water) and ends up looking like bird crap

I have been using Slime Tubes instead, which can still clog a bit, but not as much as Dr Sludge ones do

PS: I have found when deflating the wheel, Spinning it first and having the valve at 3 O'clock or 9 O'clock helps

Must admit I have stopped using Dr Sludge not particular for this reason but just because I don't feel they last as long or seal as well as others

 

[Levo-Lon]

Should have screw in valves..pop it out and use a small nail or anything that goes into the open valve and poke it clear.

 

[Yellow Saddle]

This is a common problem with tubeless. Use only valves with a removable core and have a core spanner in your on-board toolkit.

 

[rogerzilla]

Slime tubes recommend a 10 or 2 o'clock position for the valve during inflation.

 

[Tom B]

Cheers folks. Ended up taking it back and swapping it. Least I know the seal is good!