How often should i clean my bearings (Any Type Of Bearings)? And what should I clean them with?
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If you skate street all the time, like everyday for hours at a time, I would keep them oiled once a week. If you skate park, once a week should be enough. Use 3 in 1 oil. It's available at any auto parts or hardware store. 3 in 1 is way better than any skateboard brand cleaner and keeps bearings fast and rust free.
466543
You should use 90% and no less, alcohol to clean the oil and dirt off and then lubricate with 2 drops per bearing. This should be done probably once a month or when you get water on them.
1515753
That depends on the purpose of the bearing and the environment you live in. I live down in the South where it is damp and the humidity is always lurking around. Therefore, you might want to have a grease fitting for your sealed bearings. If you are using these bearings on spindles on a lawn mower cutting deck I would definitely put grease fittings on the spindles and grease them often. Always blow your deck off with a blower, never wash your deck! Sealed bearings can be greased. On mower deck spindles with zirk fittings the seal is removed on the inside that face each other and the outside seal stays in place, therefore the grease can flow to all parts of the bearing. That depends on the purpose of the bearing and the environment you live in. I live down in the South where it is damp and the humidity is always lurking around. Therefore, you might want to have a grease fitting for your sealed bearings. If you are using these bearings on spindles on a lawn mower cutting deck I would definitely put grease fittings on the spindles and grease them often. Always blow your deck off with a blower, never wash your deck! Sealed bearings can be greased. On mower deck spindles with zirk fittings the seal is removed on the inside that face each other and the outside... » Read More That depends on the purpose of the bearing and the environment you live in. I live down in the South where it is damp and the humidity is always lurking around. Therefore, you might want to have a grease fitting for your sealed bearings. If you are using these bearings on spindles on a lawn mower cutting deck I would definitely put grease fittings on the spindles and grease them often. Always blow your deck off with a blower, never wash your deck! Sealed bearings can be greased. On mower deck spindles with zirk fittings the seal is removed on the inside that face each other and the outside seal stays in place, therefore the grease can flow to all parts of the bearing. « Show Less
997106
I rinse dirt bin filter every time when emptying the dirt cup. You should be able hand wash motor filter as well.
510427
I use solid oils and leave in at all times. About once a year, or if I cook fish, I strain the grease and put it back after I have cleaned the unit.
2161428
I have never done that before as I do maintenance on them every time. However, there should be guides on removing the ball bearings from their nylon/plastic housings.
1254811
I wash and rinse them everyday and reuse. Can last a long time if used this way.
2022450
oranage cleaner is the best do not use anything to watery and never use gasline or paint thinner or anything like that its extremly harmful to your bearings
1695062
You should put some dabs of grease on the shank where it goes into the collet/bit holder, and of course should wipe the shanks clean when the bits are removed. There's nothing else that I've ever done, and it works great. If it gets really dirty near the ventilation slots, blow it or vacuum it clean. That's mostly what the manual says (you can download the manual for free at the Bosch website). Eventually the motor will need to have the brushes replaced, but that's true of any electric motor -- and I've never had to do that for any tool (since I don't use it many hours a day, five days a week). Very, very well made and trouble free tool. You should put some dabs of grease on the shank where it goes into the collet/bit holder, and of course should wipe the shanks clean when the bits are removed. There's nothing else that I've ever done, and it works great. If it gets really dirty near the ventilation slots, blow it or vacuum it clean. That's mostly what the manual says (you can download the manual for free at the Bosch website). Eventually the motor will need to have the brushes replaced, but that's true of any electric motor -- and I've never had to do that for any tool (since I don't use it many hours a day, five days a... » Read More You should put some dabs of grease on the shank where it goes into the collet/bit holder, and of course should wipe the shanks clean when the bits are removed. There's nothing else that I've ever done, and it works great. If it gets really dirty near the ventilation slots, blow it or vacuum it clean. That's mostly what the manual says (you can download the manual for free at the Bosch website). Eventually the motor will need to have the brushes replaced, but that's true of any electric motor -- and I've never had to do that for any tool (since I don't use it many hours a day, five days a week). Very, very well made and trouble free tool. « Show Less
2161429
I have a skate tool and there is a screw driver in it that I use to take the bearings out. That's one way. The other way is getting the Bones bearing press puller tool.
1900877
Use an oil made for machine or ball bearing movement like 3-in-1 oil (comes in small container). Olive oil is not good for this purpose, as it will break down over time.
1514246
None Really, you want to use Acetone, you can buy it at any Hardware Store. Be sure to remove any removable rubber seals the bearings may have first, you can clean those with soapy water (Dawn Dish Soap), and can remove them by gently prying them with a small pocket or pen knife (kind of dull and very thin is best) pry up from inner smaller diameter ring. Further questions, feel free to call us at 510-581-8782. Best wishes, Tom Augusta - Weirdo Skateboards
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I see the wd40 solution here and its really not that complicated, clean it with a soft cloth, wipe it out and use a tiny bit of Burt's Bees wax, or chap stick to lubricate it. Just lightly rub it onto the nylon bearings with your finger. Works better, its easier and non toxic. I did my red ball about a year ago although Ive wiped it out several times since I still haven't had to re lubricate it. Now I need to replace mine because the left click is not responding well.
841092
Love the unit. However my bearing are going as well. I can hear them grinding and only had it a few months.
712266
You need to contact the seller via email through your Amazon account and ask what the warranty is and they may send you a free replacement. I have installed 3 of these bearing and there all junk. Even if you get a replacement it won't last long.
1515758
You cannot grease SEALED bearings. You grease bearings to keep them lubricated. But if they are sealed you cannot grease them.
199494
I just run mine under the faucet for a few minutes whenever i switch to a new bottle. With the internal bearings seems like the best way to clean it out by flipping it around and letting water in and out. I have used it for about 4 bottles of liquor (rum) and it still works like a charm.
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I used a good, high quality wheel bearing grease. By the way, they're working well! I hope that helps Kevin!