How do you reduce the PIA of greasing?

[JonKioti]

Hi everyone,

I have a standard air powered grease gun, extra tubes of grease, rags, gloves, and a supply of replacement Kioti grease nipples.

Yet, I still find this a bothersome job, as the grease gun does not always seem to be able to get the grease flowing into the joint. I have adjusted the grease gun nozzle, but there has to be some ways of making this job easier.

Any suggestions on improving this maintenance routine? I recall a link to a much improved grease gun nozzle.

Thanks,

Jon

 

[coobie]

Hi everyone,

I have a standard air powered grease gun, extra tubes of grease, rags, gloves, and a supply of replacement Kioti grease nipples.

Yet, I still find this a bothersome job, as the grease gun does not always seem to be able to get the grease flowing into the joint. I have adjusted the grease gun nozzle, but there has to be some ways of making this job easier.

Any suggestions on improving this maintenance routine? I recall a link to a much improved grease gun nozzle.

Thanks,

Jon

I use the Locknlube grease coupler. LocknLube® grease gun coupler ends greasing frustration.

 

[DK35vince]

I use the Locknlube grease coupler. LocknLube® grease gun coupler ends greasing frustration.

+1 on the LocknLube.
I got one a year or so ago, and it helps make greasing suck a whole lot less.

 

[sixdogs]

I switched to pistol grip grease guns and flex hoses. That's about the least painful I have been able to make it. One of the grease guns is one that I can flip a lever for extra pressure. Greasing is still a pain but goes a whole lot faster now.

 

[CDN Farm Boy]

This guy is an alternative to the LockNLube. Works amazingly well. I got it at a local retailer but its available either Amazon or EBay also.

 

[Xfaxman]

Hi everyone,

I have a standard air powered grease gun, extra tubes of grease, rags, gloves, and a supply of replacement Kioti grease nipples.

Yet, I still find this a bothersome job, as the grease gun does not always seem to be able to get the grease flowing into the joint. I have adjusted the grease gun nozzle, but there has to be some ways of making this job easier.

Any suggestions on improving this maintenance routine? I recall a link to a much improved grease gun nozzle.

Thanks,

Jon

Yep it is the LockNLube: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/304889-locknlube-cupler-grease-gun.html and: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/307933-review-locknlube-grease-gun-coupler.html

I put one on a hose, on the 10,000psi lever gun, normally you can't use a hose on a lever gun.

Bought another LockNLube for the 7,500psi Lincoln. :thumbsup:

 

[Gary Fowler]

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This guy is an alternative to the LockNLube. Works amazingly well. I got it at a local retailer but its available either Amazon or EBay also.

Two questions: How does it lock on and how much did it cost. I see it is made in Canada so not likely available in the states.

 

[Egon]

Button head grease nipples. The head on the grease gun slides over nipple shown in the pictures. The slot seats it and keeps it in firm contact. They are larger than the zerks most of use and are familiar with. They will be common in industrial situations and those where the item being greased is under higher pressure.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

I use a lock and lube on the end of the $22.00 grease gun and stacks of Mystick number 2 (if I recall correctly), anyway, the grease with moly in it that I purchase by the case when my local Fleet store puts it on sale.

 

[Gil Case]

I have the lock n lube on my fixed tube gun and it works great most of the time, a few times the little release lever gets in the way. I have ordered the Univer-co for my flex tube gun to see if it will get in places the LnL will not. $30 free shipping (EBay $32 at Amazon), so same as Lock n Lube. Pricey to put on a $16 gun but I will see if it is worth it. I think Lock n Lube is worth the price, but then I am a guy who bought a pressure release gadget (releases pressure from hydraulic hoses- no cloth and hammer needed) from George Waite for $35 and I think that is worth it also.

 

[Gary Fowler]

For those of you doing lots of greasing and lots of money, try this one. Only $295 at Amazon and comes with a LocknLube coupler. It is a bulk grease dispenser (holds equivalent to 20 tubes of grease) with foot pump action.
Gurtech

 

[Ed of all trades]

Yep it is the LockNLube: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/304889-locknlube-cupler-grease-gun.html and: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/307933-review-locknlube-grease-gun-coupler.html

I put one on a hose, on the 10,000psi lever gun, normally you can't use a hose on a lever gun

You can put a hose on a leaver gun, I have been using lever guns with hoses for over 45 years and my dad did it before that. We never had a problem.

 

[CDN Farm Boy]

Two questions: How does it lock on and how much did it cost. I see it is made in Canada so not likely available in the states.

Pushes on like a spring loaded air or hyd QD as long as you hold from the back of it. To remove, grasp just in front of the larger ring and pull back. Easy 1 hand operation and only a mm or two larger than a conventional end.

Yup, made in Canada. No idea on US availability. I'd been looking for the LockNlube for a couple years and couldn't find it up here and finally came across this and am very happy with it.


X2 on the flex hose on a lever gun. I've been doing that for 30+ yrs and no idea how many yrs Dad was before that.

 

[Xfaxman]

Yep it is the LockNLube: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/oil-fuel-lubricants/304889-locknlube-cupler-grease-gun.html and: http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/307933-review-locknlube-grease-gun-coupler.html

I put one on a hose, on the 10,000psi lever gun, normally you can't use a hose on a lever gun.

You can put a hose on a leaver gun, I have been using lever guns with hoses for over 45 years and my dad did it before that. We never had a problem.

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X2 on the flex hose on a lever gun. I've been doing that for 30+ yrs and no idea how many yrs Dad was before that.

I would like to know how you hold the grease gun, operate the lever with one hand and hold the coupler at the end of the hose with the other hand.

 

[RickB]

I would like to know how you hold the grease gun, operate the lever with one hand and hold the coupler at the end of the hose with the other hand.

Rest the barrel on the machine, crook of the elbow, on your bent leg close to the hip. Long hose is a big plus. Really isn't difficult, just not as handy as a pistol grip. The lever style usually delivers more pressure, and often more grease per stroke. A decent 4 jaw coupler will stay put most of the time if you don't put side pressure on it. If there were more decent quality gun couplers available, a high dollar lock'n lube wouldn't be so popular.

 

[DK35vince]

You can put a hose on a leaver gun, I have been using lever guns with hoses for over 45 years and my dad did it before that. We never had a problem.

I have never had anything but a hose on any of my lever guns.
I generally use 2 hoses with a coupler for the extra length.

 

[Ed of all trades]

All you need is to have the coupler straight, you don't have to hold it, you don't have enough arm to hold it on anyway. That is why we use a coupler.

 

[CDN Farm Boy]

I would like to know how you hold the grease gun, operate the lever with one hand and hold the coupler at the end of the hose with the other hand.

Exactly as RickB said. In fact, I'm not sure I've ever used a grease gun with a solid pipe.

 

[countrybumpkin]

<img src="http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/files/kioti-owning-operating/424236-how-do-you-reduce-pia-forumrunner_20150510_085006-png"/> This guy is an alternative to the LockNLube. Works amazingly well. I got it at a local retailer but its available either Amazon or EBay also.

Here is a eBay link for this one.

Quick Connect Disconnect Grease Gun Coupler Patented New Design Lock On | eBay