Seacock maintenance?

[Hillbillybuddha]

Never really had a problem with my seacocks before. Moved marinas about 6 months ago, from Salt water to fresh water. And my seacocks are corroding. Suggestions on how to stop it and how to correct it??

[BillKny]

Bronze turns green around salt water. Get used to it. No "correcting" needed.

your install looks good, and there is nothing to worry about.

[Sailmonkey]

Bronze is green unless you constantly keep the surface from oxidizing. This is normal

[Uncle Bob]

Originally Posted by Hillbillybuddha

Never really had a problem with my seacocks before. Moved marinas about 6 months ago, from Salt water to fresh water. And my seacocks are corroding. Suggestions on how to stop it and how to correct it??

Looks like a natural bronze patina. All you need to do is exercise the seacocks weekly, (not weakly ) to get the best out of them.

[Manateeman]

Looks like an Apollo ball valve...not a flanged seacock. Marine how to has some nice videos on the subject. The green color is not an issue as explained above.
All stainless clamps are not equal in strength. I never use slotted.
Please post more photos and info on exactly where all these openings to the sea are located and where the pipes go to.
You can get a free survey here which is sometimes better than what people pay for...just post and ask how to improve things.
Happy trails to you.
Captain Mark and the manatee crew.

[wingless]

This reply shows my polished and painted seacocks, that still have a glossy, plastic appearance after over a decade of salt water usage.

Yes, green bronze is fine.