PUMP STORAGE LUBRICANT, does anyone use this for after season storage
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Nope. It just sits in the corner until I need it. Works well for me so far. I guess something like this could help extend the life, but for $130 if I have to buy one every few years, it's not that huge of a deal. I've had mine for 2 years so far and it still works great. My only issue is that it's a pain in the ass to get the attachments on and off.
2118343
In high temperature applications, the carrier will evaporate off by design. It will leave the fine metallic particular that will prevent mating surfaces from binding. It isn't really a lubricant at this point but it would still allow easy disassembly later.
1305327
The EWL-30 is for places where you really want the lube to stay. If regular EWL is working fine for you, probably not worth the extra cost. YMMV. It doesn't appear to "gunk" up faster.
487620
I would check with mfgr but I would think any oil will work to help season. Bacon grease works best for me
62439
Grey Beard makes another pump model called The Baron, which is designed for oil. That model should work for your need.
238706
I don't know. I bought this product for storing my washer, over winter, in an unheated garage. That was to avoid damage from the pump freezing. I did not add anything the first season. Just gas and oil as it came right out of the box. We should see shortly if this product worked over the winter.
1236690
No. Liquid flowing through the pump "lube" it. Per the manufacturer, you should not run the pump dry.Very nice pump for home brew.
1923378
I had a bit of oil on mine and I just burned it off. I think it is there to stop it from rusting while in storage.Hope you like it, I love mine.
7224
Lubricant is provided by the manufacturer. Be aware this piece of equipment is prone to excessive rust. I would not recommend it.
1201174
I LOVE them..but have never reused them...maybe you can tho...I use the hand held pump to seal them and it works great.good luck
576259
It should be able to be used in any systems that use a straight hydraulic or universal hydraulic oil. It does increase the viscosity which helps if pumps or seals are a little worn, but will not help major defects. Also be careful what percentage is used, especially if used in very cold weather - it can cause systems to be over pressurized. 5-10% should be OK. 10-20% use caution when cold.
2062896
Hi, Tracy. We live where it freezes and snows all winter, so, no, we do not leave it out then. If it were drained, it might be okay, but it is portable enough for my husband to carry it to the basement for winter storage. This is our second summer using this pump and it is still pumping strong.
1353152
I just use Husqvarna Bar oil and that seemed to work fine. I would recommend draining the extra oil before storing it.
454669
Yes. After using it for gasoline, I fill a bucket with water and siphon it thru to rinse the gasoline residue out. Then, I can store it in the basement instead of in the garage, where it will be exposed to extreme temperatures, shortening its life span.
2235074
I highly recommended it using this product for storing indoors and/or outdoors. I feel that things tend to seize up if they are not being used. I live in California and I do every year and I had no problems with my pressure washer and it's over eight years old. I hoped this helped.
2025612
Not sure what you mean but im pretty sure you could store and pump any fluid in here (non edible). I use it for standard gas.
550876
Even though the manufacturer tell us that the product doesn't need to be refrigerated I personally do. I have found that it will extend the shell life of the oil.