3 1/2 in bore cylinder on wood splitter

[J_J]

shansen,

Thanks for the info. Can you possibly elaborate on the max pressure from the two stage pump in relation to the relief valve setting of around 3400 psi?

Do you know of a single log splitter valve with PB? I can't find one. I know about the double lever valve.

 

[shansen]

I do not know the pressure rating / capability of the 2-stage pumps any of the splitter mfgs use. Sorry. Likewise on the "splitter valve" with power beyond. I believe the two-spool valve you are referring to is actually the auto-cycle valve made by Prince, RD523MMEE5A1A1. That valve only controls the splitting cylinder. If someone wants to set up a loglift, our 00020038 valve would operate the lift cylinder in series UPSTREAM of our kickout valve. But of course, this would not be the single, monoblock valve you are seeking.

 

[AKKAMAAN]

I do not know the pressure rating / capability of the 2-stage pumps any of the splitter mfgs use. Sorry. Likewise on the "splitter valve" with power beyond. I believe the two-spool valve you are referring to is actually the auto-cycle valve made by Prince, RD523MMEE5A1A1. That valve only controls the splitting cylinder. If someone wants to set up a loglift, our 00020038 valve would operate the lift cylinder in series UPSTREAM of our kickout valve. But of course, this would not be the single, monoblock valve you are seeking.

Prince RD4100 is a 15gpm valve that is PB capable....available with detent.....there are higher end valves too, that offer PB and detent...most stack valves though...
Problem is to find a 30 gpm one, like the Prince RD3000 valve...

 

[J_J]

It may be detent, but is not a log splitter valve. You only want the detent until there is a kick out pressure, and this valve does not have that.

 

[Car Doc]

I have also read on some other forums that it is harder on the motor to run them at reduced throttle. I cant remember the specifics, but it was reputable members in it indusrty mentioning that.

I believe its because being air cooled they don't cool as well at slow speeds I run mine wide open.

My buddy has changed a couple engines on his and he runs his just over an idle he wont listen to me. :laughing:

 

[LD1]

I believe its because being air cooled they don't cool as well at slow speeds I run mine wide open.

My buddy has changed a couple engines on his and he runs his just over an idle he wont listen to me. :laughing:

Makes sense to me. But I can remember there being a thread on AS where there were several reasons mentioned. They all seem to make sence at the time.

For me, it is as simple as the motor is governed to run at its optimum speed. And that is also where you get the best performance (GPM) for a logsplitter. So that is where I'll run it.

It's hard to say how many hours, but the logsplittter I use (huskee 27T) has a briggs and stratton 6.5HP intek motor. Never had any problems with it in about 10years of service and probabally 20-25 cord of wood per year. So I guess at about 2 hours per cord (which it normally only takes 1hr-1.5hr) that is 500hrs at the most. But it has been trouble free.