If you clean it in a washing machine, it's best to put it into a mesh bag (preferable) or pillow case first.

-----Original Message-----
From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of Peter Nyberg
Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2022 3:32 PM
To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] New Main Sheet Traveller

Joe,

I would suggest giving the line a soak in a bucket of warm water with detergent, or better yet put it in a mesh bag and run it through your clothes washing machine.

--Peter

> On 2022-06-02, at 10:06:50 EDT, jpd9668 wrote:
>
> Peter,I was wondering about the tension,  but it worked fine when i first 
> got it. All the blocks seem to be turning freely. I will re-tie and adjust the 
> bitter end knot and give the line a good wipe down. Do you think a thin coating 
> of silicone would be helpful?JoeSent via the Samsung Galaxy S22 5G, an AT&T 
> 5G smartphone 
>